New Delhi, Aug. 24 -- Rape convict and former editor of Tehelka magazine Tarun Tejpal on Monday submitted before the Supreme Court that the victim's statements on which Tejpal has been convicted are inconsistent with CCTV footage recorded as evidence in the case.

The submission was made by Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Tejpal, in his plea seeking exemption from surrendering so that his criminal appeal against the Bombay High Court conviction can be listed before the Supreme Court.

A bench of Justice Alok Aradhe heard the matter.

Solicitor General of India (SGI) Tushar Mehta, appearing for the State of Goa, opposed the plea. He submitted that under the Supreme Court Rules, an accused sentenced to imprisonment has to either ...