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Tejpal daughter calls acquittal a miscarriage of justice
Tarun Tejpal's daughter has called the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court's decision to acquit her father a 'miscarriage of justice'. In a statement, she contrasted the trial court's conviction with…
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Tarun Tejpal's daughter has called the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court's decision to acquit her father a 'miscarriage of justice'. In a statement, she contrasted the trial court's conviction with the High Court's reversal, saying the system's fascination with prosecuting a powerful man proved more seductive than seeking truth. The High Court ruled last week that the prosecution failed to prove the case against Tejpal, the former editor of Tehelka, beyond reasonable doubt in a 2013 sexual assault case. The trial court had sentenced him to three years in jail in 2021.
The Indian Opinion
This private protest is no substitute for a public accounting. The trial court's verdict of guilt and the High Court's acquittal, both based on the same record, will leave many wondering if the 'idea of nailing a powerful man' really is more seductive than finding the truth. Watch for the state's next move: will it appeal to the Supreme Court, or will this be the final word on a case that has already taken a decade?
Source: ndtv.com
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