The Bombay high court on Thursday set aside the acquittal of former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal and convicted him of rape and outraging the modesty of a woman in the 2013 sexual assault case.
During the hearing on sentencing, Tejpal's counsel sought leniency, arguing that he was a political victim and the father of two daughters.
The court's verdict overturns the trial court's acquittal, marking a significant development in the long-running case. -- PTI
