The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court on Thursday overturned Tejpal’s 2021 acquittal by a Goa Sessions Court, allowing the Goa government’s appeal against the earlier verdict. Addressing the court, Tejpal said, “I am 62 and I believe I am a victim. Appearing for the Goa government, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that the evidence showed Tejpal repeatedly ignored the complainant’s refusal. During the hearing, the judge asked whether any other criminal cases or complaints were pending against Tejpal. The High Court convicted Tejpal after setting aside the trial court’s acquittal.