Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj—known for his acclaimed Shakespearean adaptations Maqbool, Omkara, and Haider—is reportedly making a film based on the legal saga of former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal.&nbsp;Speaking to Variety India, Bhardwaj shared that he spent time in Goa attending court hearings and meticulously studying the trial court’s 527-page verdict. He cited the stark divergence between the lower court's acquittal and the High Court's conviction as the primary creative trigger for the project.&nbsp;"The contradiction between the two judgments makes it a perfect case for a ‘Rashomon’-style narrative. There are a lot of facts and incidents in this case that nobody knows about, and people will be amused and surprised to discover them on screen… As they say, the devil lies in the detail. How do you expect people to go through the tiring, dry legal language of a 500-plus-page court judgment? I have gone through the minutest details. I have read the judgment many times and am still grappling with it. It’s a very important case for society."<h2>What is the 'Rashomon Effect'?</h2>&nbsp;Borrowing its name from Akira Kurosawa’s cult 1950 film Rashomon, the storytelling technique relies on depicting a single event through conflicting accounts. Bhardwaj emphasized that exploring these varying viewpoints is essential to capturing the complexity of the case.&nbsp;"No story is complete without all the different points of view, especially in a Rashomon structure, because half a glass of water is also half empty at the same time – the only difference is perspective… I want the actor to be unaware of the crime, if possible, and to set the judgments aside. I would love for him to approach it as fiction."<h2>Bombay High Court Overturns 2021 Acquittal</h2>&nbsp;The announcement comes alongside major legal developments in the 2013 case. A division bench of Justices Neela Gokhale and Amit Jamsandekar at the Bombay High Court in Goa set aside the May 2021 order by sessions judge Kshama Joshi, which had previously acquitted Tejpal by giving him the benefit of the doubt.&nbsp;Overturning the lower court's decision, the High Court convicted Tejpal and sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a ₹5 lakh fine under IPC Section 376 (rape). Additionally, he received one year of rigorous imprisonment and a ₹10,000 fine under Section 354A (sexual harassment), and three years of rigorous imprisonment under Section 354B (assault with intent to disrobe).<h2>Timeline of the 2013 Goa Incident</h2>&nbsp;The case stems from an incident in November 2013 during Tehelka's ThinkFest event at a five-star hotel in Goa, where a junior colleague accused Tejpal of sexually assaulting her inside an elevator on November 7 and attempting to assault her again the following day.&nbsp;Tejpal was subsequently booked under IPC Sections 376 (rape), 354A (sexual harassment), 354B (assault to disrobe), 341 (wrongful restraint), and 342 (wrongful confinement). While a fast-track trial court acquitted him in May 2021 citing insufficient evidence, the High Court's latest ruling officially closes the long-standing trial with a conviction.

National Award-winning filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj is reportedly developing a new feature film based on the high-profile Tarun Tejpal sexual assault case. Bhardwaj revealed he will use Akira Kurosawa’s Rashomon-style narrative technique to tell the story.

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj—known for his acclaimed Shakespearean adaptations Maqbool, Omkara, and Haider—is reportedly making a film based on the legal saga of former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal. Speaking to Variety India, Bhardwaj shared that he spent time in Goa attending court hearings and meticulously studying the trial court’s 527-page verdict. He cited the stark divergence between the lower court's acquittal and the High Court's conviction as the primary creative trigger for the project. "The contradiction between the two judgments makes it a perfect case for a ‘Rashomon’-style narrative. There are a lot of facts and incidents in this case that nobody knows about, and people will be amused and surprised to discover them on screen… As they say, the devil lies in the detail. How do you expect people to go through the tiring, dry legal language of a 500-plus-page court judgment? I have gone through the minutest details. I have read the judgment many times and am still grappling with it. It’s a very important case for society." What is the 'Rashomon Effect'? Borrowing its name from Akira Kurosawa’s cult 1950 film Rashomon, the storytelling technique relies on depicting a single event through conflicting accounts. Bhardwaj emphasized that exploring these varying viewpoints is essential to capturing the complexity of the case. "No story is complete without all the different points of view, especially in a Rashomon structure, because half a glass of water is also half empty at the same time – the only difference is perspective… I want the actor to be unaware of the crime, if possible, and to set the judgments aside. I would love for him to approach it as fiction." Bombay High Court Overturns 2021 Acquittal The announcement comes alongside major legal developments in the 2013 case. A division bench of Justices Neela Gokhale and Amit Jamsandekar at the Bombay High Court in Goa set aside the May 2021 order by sessions judge Kshama Joshi, which had previously acquitted Tejpal by giving him the benefit of the doubt. Overturning the lower court's decision, the High Court convicted Tejpal and sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a ₹5 lakh fine under IPC Section 376 (rape). Additionally, he received one year of rigorous imprisonment and a ₹10,000 fine under Section 354A (sexual harassment), and three years of rigorous imprisonment under Section 354B (assault with intent to disrobe). Timeline of the 2013 Goa Incident The case stems from an incident in November 2013 during Tehelka's ThinkFest event at a five-star hotel in Goa, where a junior colleague accused Tejpal of sexually assaulting her inside an elevator on November 7 and attempting to assault her again the following day. Tejpal was subsequently booked under IPC Sections 376 (rape), 354A (sexual harassment), 354B (assault to disrobe), 341 (wrongful restraint), and 342 (wrongful confinement). While a fast-track trial court acquitted him in May 2021 citing insufficient evidence, the High Court's latest ruling officially closes the long-standing trial with a conviction.

National Award-winning filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj is reportedly developing a new feature film based on the high-profile Tarun Tejpal sexual assault case.&nbsp;Bhardwaj revealed he will use Akira Kurosawa’s Rashomon-style narrative technique to tell the story.

Inside Vishal Bhardwaj’s next: How the 500-page Tarun Tejpal verdict inspired a Rashomon-style drama

Vishal Bhardwaj is a celebrated Indian film director, writer, producer, composer, and playback singer known for bringing intense psychological depth, poetic realism, and dark political nuance to Hindi cinema. The renowned filmmaker is turning his attention to one of India's most closely watched criminal cases. According to a report, Vishal Bhardwaj is developing a film inspired by the Tarun Tejpal case.<h2>Vishal Bhardwaj's next film to explore Tarun Tejpal case through Rashomon-style lens</h2>As per Variety report, Vishal Bhardwaj has confirmed that he is developing a film inspired by the Tarun Tejpal rape case. Reportedly, rather than approaching the material as a conventional courtroom drama, Bhardwaj plans to use a Rashomon-style structure. The term refers to storytelling that presents conflicting accounts or perspectives of the same events, leaving audiences to examine how different versions of truth can emerge.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/o-romeo-was-once-sapna-didi-how-vishal-bhardwaj-revived-his-shelved-film-with-shahid-kapoor-triptii-dimri-1771043191495">O'Romeo was once Sapna Didi! How Vishal Bhardwaj revived his shelved film with Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri</a>&nbsp;In addition, the filmmaker said he had read the Goa trial court's 527-page judgement multiple times and was struck by the divergence between that ruling and the Bombay High Court's subsequent findings. Bhardwaj was reportedly present in Goa for the High Court hearing when the verdict was delivered.Bhardwaj confirmed the project to Variety after the Bombay High Court overturned Tejpal's earlier acquittal and convicted the former Tehelka editor in the 2013 rape case. The High Court subsequently sentenced him to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment. Details about the film's title, cast, production schedule and release platform have not yet been announced.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/new-ott-releases-this-week-april-6-12-2026-tu-yaa-main-o-romeo-the-boys-watch-these-6-movies-and-shows-coming-on-netflix-prime-video-and-more-1775382926307">New OTT releases this week (April 6-12, 2026): Tu Yaa Main, O'Romeo, The Boys- Watch these 6 movies and shows coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more</a>&nbsp;For the unversed, the Tejpal case dates back to 2013 and involved allegations by a former junior colleague. Tejpal was acquitted by a Goa sessions court in 2021, but the state challenged that decision. The Bombay High Court has now overturned the acquittal and convicted him, bringing a dramatic new turn to the long-running legal proceedings.<h2>All about Vishal Bhardwaj</h2>Renowned for his distinct artistic vision, Vishal Bhardwaj is famous for his dark, morally complex cinematic Shakespeare adaptations and rich musical scores, earning multiple National Film Awards throughout his career.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rs-2-crore-ransom-demand-shahid-kapoor-s-o-romeo-trailer-launch-cancelled-over-security-concerns-1768451581928">Rs 2 crore ransom demand? Shahid Kapoor’s O’ Romeo trailer launch cancelled over security concerns</a>&nbsp;He gained early recognition composing the popular track "Jungle Jungle Baat Chali Hai" for the Hindi-dubbed The Jungle Book anime series. Later made a breakthrough as a film composer came with Gulzar's film Maachis (1996).&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/this-is-the-third-time-how-repeated-floods-forced-malayalam-actor-prasanth-alexander-to-abandon-his-dream-home-1786076367492">How repeated floods forced Malayalam actor to abandon his dream home</a>&nbsp;He garnered widespread critical acclaim and numerous accolades for writing and directing the Indian adaptations of three tragedies by William Shakespeare: Maqbool (2003) from Macbeth, Omkara (2006) from Othello, and Haider (2014) from Hamlet. He has also directed the action film Kaminey, the black comedy 7 Khoon Maaf (2011), and the satire Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (2013).

Vishal Bhardwaj has reportedly confirmed that he is developing a film based on the Tarun Tejpal case. This comes after the Bombay High Court's latest verdict. Read to know more. 

Vishal Bhardwaj is a celebrated Indian film director, writer, producer, composer, and playback singer known for bringing intense psychological depth, poetic realism, and dark political nuance to Hindi cinema. The renowned filmmaker is turning his attention to one of India's most closely watched criminal cases. According to a report, Vishal Bhardwaj is developing a film inspired by the Tarun Tejpal case. Vishal Bhardwaj's next film to explore Tarun Tejpal case through Rashomon-style lens As per Variety report, Vishal Bhardwaj has confirmed that he is developing a film inspired by the Tarun Tejpal rape case. Reportedly, rather than approaching the material as a conventional courtroom drama, Bhardwaj plans to use a Rashomon-style structure. The term refers to storytelling that presents conflicting accounts or perspectives of the same events, leaving audiences to examine how different versions of truth can emerge. Also Read: O'Romeo was once Sapna Didi! How Vishal Bhardwaj revived his shelved film with Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri In addition, the filmmaker said he had read the Goa trial court's 527-page judgement multiple times and was struck by the divergence between that ruling and the Bombay High Court's subsequent findings. Bhardwaj was reportedly present in Goa for the High Court hearing when the verdict was delivered. Bhardwaj confirmed the project to Variety after the Bombay High Court overturned Tejpal's earlier acquittal and convicted the former Tehelka editor in the 2013 rape case. The High Court subsequently sentenced him to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment. Details about the film's title, cast, production schedule and release platform have not yet been announced. Also Read: New OTT releases this week (April 6-12, 2026): Tu Yaa Main, O'Romeo, The Boys- Watch these 6 movies and shows coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more For the unversed, the Tejpal case dates back to 2013 and involved allegations by a former junior colleague. Tejpal was acquitted by a Goa sessions court in 2021, but the state challenged that decision. The Bombay High Court has now overturned the acquittal and convicted him, bringing a dramatic new turn to the long-running legal proceedings. All about Vishal Bhardwaj Renowned for his distinct artistic vision, Vishal Bhardwaj is famous for his dark, morally complex cinematic Shakespeare adaptations and rich musical scores, earning multiple National Film Awards throughout his career. Also Read: Rs 2 crore ransom demand? Shahid Kapoor’s O’ Romeo trailer launch cancelled over security concerns He gained early recognition composing the popular track "Jungle Jungle Baat Chali Hai" for the Hindi-dubbed The Jungle Book anime series. Later made a breakthrough as a film composer came with Gulzar's film Maachis (1996). Also Read: How repeated floods forced Malayalam actor to abandon his dream home He garnered widespread critical acclaim and numerous accolades for writing and directing the Indian adaptations of three tragedies by William Shakespeare: Maqbool (2003) from Macbeth, Omkara (2006) from Othello, and Haider (2014) from Hamlet. He has also directed the action film Kaminey, the black comedy 7 Khoon Maaf (2011), and the satire Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (2013).

Vishal Bhardwaj has reportedly confirmed that he is developing a film based on the Tarun Tejpal case. This comes after the Bombay High Court's latest verdict. Read to know more.&nbsp;

Vishal Bhardwaj to develop film on Tarun Tejpal case after latest court verdict: Report

In a significant verdict nearly 13 years after one of India's most high-profile sexual assault cases came to light, the Bombay High Court on Thursday overturned the acquittal of former Tehelka&nbsp;editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal and sentenced him to&nbsp;10 years of rigorous imprisonment&nbsp;in the 2013 rape case.&nbsp;The High Court allowed the Goa government's appeal against the 2021 judgment of a sessions court in Goa, which had acquitted Tejpal of all charges, holding that the prosecution had failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.&nbsp;Reversing that decision, the High Court found Tejpal guilty and imposed a 10-year jail term. The court, however, granted Tejpal&nbsp;two weeks' time to surrender&nbsp;before the trial court.&nbsp;&nbsp;The case stems from allegations made by a junior colleague, who accused Tejpal of sexually assaulting her inside an elevator at a five-star hotel in Goa during the annual&nbsp;ThinkFest&nbsp;event organised by Tehelka&nbsp;in November 2013. The alleged incidents took place over two consecutive nights and triggered nationwide outrage, sparking a wider conversation on workplace sexual harassment, abuse of power and accountability in the media industry.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/i-would-like-to-support-sonam-wangchuk-reveals-if-he-will-join-jharkhand-student-protesters-in-ranchi-1785995877936">'I would like to support...': Sonam Wangchuk reveals if he will join Jharkhand student protesters in Ranchi</a>&nbsp;Following the complaint, the Goa Police registered a suo motu FIR, arrested Tejpal in November 2013 and filed a chargesheet under multiple provisions of the Indian Penal Code, including rape.&nbsp;In May 2021, the Goa trial court acquitted Tejpal, a verdict that drew sharp criticism from women's rights groups and legal experts. The Goa government subsequently challenged the acquittal before the Bombay High Court, arguing that the trial court had erred in its appreciation of evidence and had ignored key aspects of the survivor's testimony.Allowing the state's appeal, the Bombay High Court set aside the acquittal and held Tejpal guilty, bringing a dramatic legal turnaround in the case after more than a decade of proceedings.&nbsp;Reacting to the verdict, Tejpal told reporters outside the courtroom that the High Court's decision was "a wrong order" and asserted that he would challenge it before a higher court. He also maintained that he believed the verdict would eventually be overturned, indicating that he would move the Supreme Court against the conviction.The survivor's allegations had led to Tejpal stepping down as editor-in-chief of Tehelka&nbsp;in 2013. The case went on to become one of India's most closely watched criminal trials involving a senior media figure, with proceedings stretching over several years.&nbsp;Reacting to the verdict outside the courtroom, Tejpal termed it&nbsp;"a wrong order"&nbsp;and said he would&nbsp;challenge the judgment before a higher court. He maintained that he was confident the decision would eventually be overturned and is expected to move the Supreme Court seeking relief against the conviction and sentence. &nbsp;

The High Court allowed the Goa government's appeal against the 2021 judgment of a sessions court in Goa, which had acquitted Tejpal of all charges, holding that the prosecution had failed to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

In a significant verdict nearly 13 years after one of India's most high-profile sexual assault cases came to light, the Bombay High Court on Thursday overturned the acquittal of former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal and sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment in the 2013 rape case. The High Court allowed the Goa government's appeal against the 2021 judgment of a sessions court in Goa, which had acquitted Tejpal of all charges, holding that the prosecution had failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt. Reversing that decision, the High Court found Tejpal guilty and imposed a 10-year jail term. The court, however, granted Tejpal two weeks' time to surrender before the trial court. The case stems from allegations made by a junior colleague, who accused Tejpal of sexually assaulting her inside an elevator at a five-star hotel in Goa during the annual ThinkFest event organised by Tehelka in November 2013. The alleged incidents took place over two consecutive nights and triggered nationwide outrage, sparking a wider conversation on workplace sexual harassment, abuse of power and accountability in the media industry. Also read: 'I would like to support...': Sonam Wangchuk reveals if he will join Jharkhand student protesters in Ranchi Following the complaint, the Goa Police registered a suo motu FIR, arrested Tejpal in November 2013 and filed a chargesheet under multiple provisions of the Indian Penal Code, including rape. In May 2021, the Goa trial court acquitted Tejpal, a verdict that drew sharp criticism from women's rights groups and legal experts. The Goa government subsequently challenged the acquittal before the Bombay High Court, arguing that the trial court had erred in its appreciation of evidence and had ignored key aspects of the survivor's testimony. Allowing the state's appeal, the Bombay High Court set aside the acquittal and held Tejpal guilty, bringing a dramatic legal turnaround in the case after more than a decade of proceedings. Reacting to the verdict, Tejpal told reporters outside the courtroom that the High Court's decision was "a wrong order" and asserted that he would challenge it before a higher court. He also maintained that he believed the verdict would eventually be overturned, indicating that he would move the Supreme Court against the conviction. The survivor's allegations had led to Tejpal stepping down as editor-in-chief of Tehelka in 2013. The case went on to become one of India's most closely watched criminal trials involving a senior media figure, with proceedings stretching over several years. Reacting to the verdict outside the courtroom, Tejpal termed it "a wrong order" and said he would challenge the judgment before a higher court. He maintained that he was confident the decision would eventually be overturned and is expected to move the Supreme Court seeking relief against the conviction and sentence.

The High Court allowed the Goa government's appeal against the 2021 judgment of a sessions court in Goa, which had acquitted Tejpal of all charges, holding that the prosecution had failed to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.&nbsp;

Bombay High Court overturns Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal, sentences former Tehelka editor to 10 years in 2013 rape case

The Bombay High Court on Thursday (Aug 6) convicted Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 rape case, setting aside t the judgment of a Sessions Court in Mapusa which had acquitted Tehelka Magazine's editor-in-chief. The quantum of punishment will be pronounced at 2.30 pm. The case dates back to November 2013, when a Tehelka employee accused Tejpal of raping her in the elevator of a Goa resort during the magazine's annual Thinkfest event. A division bench of Justice Dr Neela Gokhale and Justice Amit Jamsandekar, which was hearing the appeal filed by the Goa Government, convicted Tejpal. The bench pronounced Tejpal guilty of the offences of rape and sexual harassment under Sections 376(2)(f) and 376(2)(k), along with Sections 354A, 354B of the Indian Penal Code.&nbsp;&nbsp;<blockquote>As the hearing began, the 62-year-old journalist urged the court for leniency, "I am 62, and I believe I am a victim. I have a wife, and that's not much else to say. All that I can say is we can go and appeal. Please be lenient with me. The rest of the facts are placed on record," he said.</blockquote>However, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta, opposed the plea for leniency, saying, "Despite the victim being a girl of his daughter's age, he committed an offence... He was a father figure should have not indulged into this... A precedent must be set... Victim refused but he kept advancing on two subsequent days... This court must give out a clear message to the society that when a girl says no, it means no. A No Means A No."<h2>Tarun Tejpal's acquittal</h2>The Goa Sessions Court acquitted Tarun Tejpal on May 21, 2021 after which the Goa government moved the High Court seeking to overturn the verdict. During the hearing, Mehta argued that the trial court had erred by evaluating the complainant's conduct through preconceived notions of how a survivor of sexual assault should behave. He submitted that there is no uniform standard for a survivor's response, as reactions vary depending on factors such as personality, education, social background and individual circumstances.&nbsp;Referring to emails sent by Tejpal to the complainant after the alleged incident, Mehta argued that the former editor had apologised for his "lapse of judgment", expressed remorse and acknowledged that he believed the encounter had been consensual. According to the prosecution, these emails amounted to an admission that an encounter had taken place.&nbsp;The defence, senior Advocate Aabad Ponda, rejected that interpretation, arguing that the apology emails did not contain any admission of a physical or sexual encounter. Ponda maintained that the references were limited to a consensual verbal conversation of a sexual nature and had been misconstrued by the prosecution. The defence also challenged the complainant's credibility, contending that her conduct before and after the alleged incident, as well as emails, WhatsApp messages and other documentary evidence, contradicted the prosecution's version. It further argued that her account of being confined inside a moving elevator was inconsistent with expert evidence and CCTV footage.

The Bombay High Court convicted Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 rape case, overturning his acquittal by a Goa sessions court. Tejpal was found guilty of rape and sexual harassment, with sentencing to be announced later in the day.

The Bombay High Court on Thursday (Aug 6) convicted Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 rape case, setting aside t the judgment of a Sessions Court in Mapusa which had acquitted Tehelka Magazine's editor-in-chief. The quantum of punishment will be pronounced at 2.30 pm. The case dates back to November 2013, when a Tehelka employee accused Tejpal of raping her in the elevator of a Goa resort during the magazine's annual Thinkfest event. A division bench of Justice Dr Neela Gokhale and Justice Amit Jamsandekar, which was hearing the appeal filed by the Goa Government, convicted Tejpal. The bench pronounced Tejpal guilty of the offences of rape and sexual harassment under Sections 376(2)(f) and 376(2)(k), along with Sections 354A, 354B of the Indian Penal Code. As the hearing began, the 62-year-old journalist urged the court for leniency, "I am 62, and I believe I am a victim. I have a wife, and that's not much else to say. All that I can say is we can go and appeal. Please be lenient with me. The rest of the facts are placed on record," he said. However, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta, opposed the plea for leniency, saying, "Despite the victim being a girl of his daughter's age, he committed an offence... He was a father figure should have not indulged into this... A precedent must be set... Victim refused but he kept advancing on two subsequent days... This court must give out a clear message to the society that when a girl says no, it means no. A No Means A No." Tarun Tejpal's acquittal The Goa Sessions Court acquitted Tarun Tejpal on May 21, 2021 after which the Goa government moved the High Court seeking to overturn the verdict. During the hearing, Mehta argued that the trial court had erred by evaluating the complainant's conduct through preconceived notions of how a survivor of sexual assault should behave. He submitted that there is no uniform standard for a survivor's response, as reactions vary depending on factors such as personality, education, social background and individual circumstances. Referring to emails sent by Tejpal to the complainant after the alleged incident, Mehta argued that the former editor had apologised for his "lapse of judgment", expressed remorse and acknowledged that he believed the encounter had been consensual. According to the prosecution, these emails amounted to an admission that an encounter had taken place. The defence, senior Advocate Aabad Ponda, rejected that interpretation, arguing that the apology emails did not contain any admission of a physical or sexual encounter. Ponda maintained that the references were limited to a consensual verbal conversation of a sexual nature and had been misconstrued by the prosecution. The defence also challenged the complainant's credibility, contending that her conduct before and after the alleged incident, as well as emails, WhatsApp messages and other documentary evidence, contradicted the prosecution's version. It further argued that her account of being confined inside a moving elevator was inconsistent with expert evidence and CCTV footage.

The Bombay High Court convicted Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 rape case, overturning his acquittal by a Goa sessions court. Tejpal was found guilty of rape and sexual harassment, with sentencing to be announced later in the day.

Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal convicted in 2013 sexual assault case by Bombay High Court

The Editors Guild of India (EGI) has suspended the membership of journalist-turned-politician<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/metoo-mj-akbar-a-thorough-gentleman-woman-journalist-says-in-court-176880"> MJ Akbar</a> in connection with <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/mj-akbar-tarun-tejpal-feature-in-editors-guilds-updated-members-list-177792">sexual misconduct allegations </a>levelled against him by several women including his former colleague Priya Ramani, against whom he filed a defamation case.

Akbar, who had resigned as the Minister of State for External Affairs in October, has been suspended until the defamation case he filed against Ramani is concluded.

"Office-bearers of the Guild discussed the EC`s comments and took the decision on the matter. It has concurred with the majority view that Akbar should be suspended from the Guild till such time that the court case he has filed is concluded," a statement issued by the media body read.

The Guild has also suspended one of its past presidents and former Editor-in-Chief of Tehelka Tarun Tejpal over allegations of sexual misconduct.

"The Guild had sought the views of its Executive Committee (EC) on what action should be taken against MJ Akbar, a dormant member at present and one of its past president, Tarun Tejpal and Gautam Adhikari (senior journalist) in light of the charges of sexual misconduct levelled against them by several women journalist. . A majority of the EC members suggested that the membership of Akbar should be suspended. There was also consensus that Tejpal be suspended too, until the conclusion of his trial and the Guild should write to Adhikari to seek his response.," reads the statement.

However, the Guild has decided to seek a formal response from Adhikari against charges levelled against him.

These three names were cropped up after the MeToo movement gained momentum in India.

While Akbar came under fire after 20 women journalists levelled sexual misconduct charges against him, Tejpal has been serving jail term in a rape case.

The Editors Guild of India (EGI) has suspended the membership of journalist-turned-politician MJ Akbar in connection with sexual misconduct allegations levelled against him by several women including his former colleague Priya Ramani, against whom he filed a defamation case.

The Editors Guild of India (EGI) has suspended the membership of journalist-turned-politician MJ Akbar in connection with sexual misconduct allegations levelled against him by several women including his former colleague Priya Ramani, against whom he filed a defamation case. Akbar, who had resigned as the Minister of State for External Affairs in October, has been suspended until the defamation case he filed against Ramani is concluded. "Office-bearers of the Guild discussed the EC`s comments and took the decision on the matter. It has concurred with the majority view that Akbar should be suspended from the Guild till such time that the court case he has filed is concluded," a statement issued by the media body read. The Guild has also suspended one of its past presidents and former Editor-in-Chief of Tehelka Tarun Tejpal over allegations of sexual misconduct. "The Guild had sought the views of its Executive Committee (EC) on what action should be taken against MJ Akbar, a dormant member at present and one of its past president, Tarun Tejpal and Gautam Adhikari (senior journalist) in light of the charges of sexual misconduct levelled against them by several women journalist. . A majority of the EC members suggested that the membership of Akbar should be suspended. There was also consensus that Tejpal be suspended too, until the conclusion of his trial and the Guild should write to Adhikari to seek his response.," reads the statement. However, the Guild has decided to seek a formal response from Adhikari against charges levelled against him. These three names were cropped up after the MeToo movement gained momentum in India. While Akbar came under fire after 20 women journalists levelled sexual misconduct charges against him, Tejpal has been serving jail term in a rape case.

Editors Guild of India suspends MJ Akbar, Tarun Tejpal

The Editors Guild of India Friday put out an updated list of its members, which continued to include former Union minister M J Akbar and former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal, who are both accused of sexual misconduct.

Their names have been featured in the updates list of the guild members despite of the calls for their removal within the media body.

Akbar has been accused of sexual misconduct by several women over his tenure as a senior editor as part of the #MeToo movement, while Tejpal has been charged with rape and is currently out on bail.

The list also includes senior journalist Gautam Adhikari, who has also been accused of sexual misconduct.

Akbar had resigned last month as the minister of state for external affairs in the wake of sexual harassment allegations levelled against him.

The Editors Guild of India last month had asked him to withdraw the criminal defamation case he filed against journalist Priya Ramani.

It had also offered legal support to women journalists who have levelled the allegations against Akbar in case he did not withdraw the present case or files such cases against other women too.

Earlier this month, the Guild had said it is tracking with "great concern" fresh allegations of sexual misconduct against Akbar and a decision on his membership of the top editors' body will be taken after "due process" is completed.

The Guild's statement on his membership had come after a US-based editor of a leading media house accused the former Union minister of raping her in India 23 years ago.

"In accordance with the decision of the Guild's last EGM (extraordinary general meeting), as ratified at the subsequent meeting of the executive, membership of those editors, whose profession has changed from journalism goes dormant. Mr Akbar's membership is also therefore dormant," the statement had said.

The Editors Guild of India Friday put out an updated list of its members, which continued to include former Union minister M J Akbar and former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal, who are both accused of sexual misconduct.

The Editors Guild of India Friday put out an updated list of its members, which continued to include former Union minister M J Akbar and former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal, who are both accused of sexual misconduct. Their names have been featured in the updates list of the guild members despite of the calls for their removal within the media body. Akbar has been accused of sexual misconduct by several women over his tenure as a senior editor as part of the #MeToo movement, while Tejpal has been charged with rape and is currently out on bail. The list also includes senior journalist Gautam Adhikari, who has also been accused of sexual misconduct. Akbar had resigned last month as the minister of state for external affairs in the wake of sexual harassment allegations levelled against him. The Editors Guild of India last month had asked him to withdraw the criminal defamation case he filed against journalist Priya Ramani. It had also offered legal support to women journalists who have levelled the allegations against Akbar in case he did not withdraw the present case or files such cases against other women too. Earlier this month, the Guild had said it is tracking with "great concern" fresh allegations of sexual misconduct against Akbar and a decision on his membership of the top editors' body will be taken after "due process" is completed. The Guild's statement on his membership had come after a US-based editor of a leading media house accused the former Union minister of raping her in India 23 years ago. "In accordance with the decision of the Guild's last EGM (extraordinary general meeting), as ratified at the subsequent meeting of the executive, membership of those editors, whose profession has changed from journalism goes dormant. Mr Akbar's membership is also therefore dormant," the statement had said.

MJ Akbar, Tarun Tejpal feature in Editors Guild's updated list of members

A Goa court is hearing sexual assault case against Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tajpal.

Earlier the hearing was scheduled to take place between February 26 to March 1 but later the date was postponed to March 15 &nbsp;due to Tejpal changing his lawyer.

Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/tarun-tejpal-charged-with-rape-pleads-not-guilty-20789">Tarun Tejpal charged with rape, pleads not guilty</a>

Last year in December Supreme Court directed Bombay High Court to conduct a trial and begin the examination of the witnesses.&nbsp;

In November 2013 Tejpal is accused of raping his then colleague during the magazine event in Goa.&nbsp;

After which he was booked under IPC sections 376, 376(2) (F)&nbsp; and 376(2) (k).

Tarun Tejpal has also been charged with sexual harassment and outraging the modesty of a woman in September 2016.

He was arrested on 30 November 2013 and is currently on bail granted by Supreme Court since 1 July 2014.

 
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Earlier the hearing was scheduled to take place between February 26 to March 1 but later the date was postponed to March 15 due to Tejpal changing his lawyer

A Goa court is hearing sexual assault case against Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tajpal. Earlier the hearing was scheduled to take place between February 26 to March 1 but later the date was postponed to March 15 due to Tejpal changing his lawyer. Also read: Tarun Tejpal charged with rape, pleads not guilty Last year in December Supreme Court directed Bombay High Court to conduct a trial and begin the examination of the witnesses. In November 2013 Tejpal is accused of raping his then colleague during the magazine event in Goa. After which he was booked under IPC sections 376, 376(2) (F) and 376(2) (k). Tarun Tejpal has also been charged with sexual harassment and outraging the modesty of a woman in September 2016. He was arrested on 30 November 2013 and is currently on bail granted by Supreme Court since 1 July 2014.

Tehelka rape case: Goa court begins Tarun Tejpal trial

&nbsp;A&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aninews.in/search?query=Goa%20Court">Goa Court</a>&nbsp;on Thursday will frame charges against former Tehelka editor-in-chief&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aninews.in/search?query=Tarun%20Tejpal">Tarun Tejpal</a>&nbsp;in the sexual assault case.

<a href="https://www.aninews.in/search?query=Mapusa">Mapusa</a>&nbsp;Additional district and session court will pronounce the order in camera hearing at 2:30 pm

54-year-old Tejpal couldn&#39;t get any relief from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aninews.in/search?query=Bombay%20High%20Court">Bombay High Court</a>&nbsp;at Goa on Tuesday.

The High Court refused to stay the process of framing of charges against Tejpal at a lower court in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aninews.in/search?query=Mapusa">Mapusa</a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aninews.in/search?query=North%20Goa">North Goa</a>.

<a href="https://www.aninews.in/search?query=Justice%20Prithviraj%20Chavan">Justice Prithviraj Chavan</a>&nbsp;refused to stay the process of framing of charges against Tejpal after hearing the petition and also directed that examination of witnesses at the lower court could only begin, after its consent.

This is the first case in recent times in which the probe has relied on &quot;position of trust&quot; as a crucial aspect in an allegation of rape.

He is indicted for sexually assaulting a junior woman colleague inside a lift at Hotel Grand Hyatt during an event organised by the Tehelka magazine in Goa in November.

Tejpal has been charged and booked under the various sections of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aninews.in/search?query=Indian%20Penal%20Code">Indian Penal Code</a>(IPC).

The charges against him are 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354-A (sexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment), 354-b (assault or use of criminal force on a woman with intent to disrobe), 341 and 342 (punishment for wrongful restraint), 376 (rape), 376C (sexual intercourse by person in authority), 376(2)(f) (person in position of trust or authority over women, committing rape of such women) and 376(2) (k) (rape of a woman by a person being in position of control or dominance over the woman).

Mapusa?Additional district and sessions court will pronounce the order in an in-camera hearing at 2:30 pm

A Goa Court on Thursday will frame charges against former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal in the sexual assault case. Mapusa Additional district and session court will pronounce the order in camera hearing at 2:30 pm 54-year-old Tejpal couldn't get any relief from the Bombay High Court at Goa on Tuesday. The High Court refused to stay the process of framing of charges against Tejpal at a lower court in Mapusa in North Goa. Justice Prithviraj Chavan refused to stay the process of framing of charges against Tejpal after hearing the petition and also directed that examination of witnesses at the lower court could only begin, after its consent. This is the first case in recent times in which the probe has relied on "position of trust" as a crucial aspect in an allegation of rape. He is indicted for sexually assaulting a junior woman colleague inside a lift at Hotel Grand Hyatt during an event organised by the Tehelka magazine in Goa in November. Tejpal has been charged and booked under the various sections of Indian Penal Code(IPC). The charges against him are 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354-A (sexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment), 354-b (assault or use of criminal force on a woman with intent to disrobe), 341 and 342 (punishment for wrongful restraint), 376 (rape), 376C (sexual intercourse by person in authority), 376(2)(f) (person in position of trust or authority over women, committing rape of such women) and 376(2) (k) (rape of a woman by a person being in position of control or dominance over the woman).

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