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Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal sentenced to 10 years in 2013 rape case
['Anil Kumar']
Odisha News, Odisha Latest news, Odisha Daily – OrissaPOST
New Delhi: Bombay High Court Thursday convicted former Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal under three provisions of the Indian Penal Code for raping a colleague in 2013, setting aside his acquittal by a Goa sessions court five years ago.
* Section 376(2)(f) of the IPC applies when a person in a position of trust, authority or a guardian/relative commits rape.
*Section 354-A IPC penalises sexual harassment committed by a man and covers unwelcome physical contact, demands for sexual favours, showing p*rnography without consent and making sexually coloured remarks.
* Section 354B of the IPC penalises any man who assaults, uses criminal force or abets such an act against a woman with the intent to disrobe her or compel her to be naked.
The 630-page Justice Verma committee report issued January 23, 2013 had suggested the amendment of criminal laws to provide for severer punishment to rapists, including those belonging to police and public servants.