Tarun Tejpal's trial in case of alleged rape to begin on Feb. 26

During the in camera hearings, the woman will depose and cross-examined.

January 09, 2018 05:43 pm | Updated December 31, 2018 05:26 pm IST - Panaji

Tarun Tejpal. File photo

Tarun Tejpal. File photo

Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal will face trial in the case of alleged rape of a former junior journalist colleague, in a court in Panaji in February.

Additional District and Sessions judge Vijaya Pol on Tuesday ruled that the in camera trial will commence on February 26 and continue for four consecutive days. The woman will depose and cross-examined during the hearings.

In November 2013, Tejpal allegedly raped the woman in the elevator of a five-star resort in north Goa, while Tehelka magazine was hosting its annual international event.

Following the registration of an FIR, Tejpal was arrested and remained in police and judicial custody for nearly a year. He was released on bail by the Supreme Court

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