Explained: IPC Sections 376(2)(f), 354A and 354B under which Tarun Tejpal was convictedThe Bombay High Court convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal under IPC Sections 376(2)(f), 354A and 354B in the 2013 sexual assault case, overturning his acquittal and holding him guilty of rape, sexual harassment and assault with intent to disrobeBy PTI Published Date - 6 August 2026, 04:18 PMFile Photo: Tehelka magazine founder Tarun TejpalNew Delhi: The Bombay High Court on Thursday convicted former Tehelka editor 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 pornography 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 ambit of Section 376 was widened by a committee headed by former Chief Justice of India J S Verma set up after the sensational December 16, 2012 gangrape.