Goa, Aug. 18 -- The Goa government has approached the Supreme Court of India seeking an enhancement of the sentence awarded to Tarun Tejpal, former editor-in-chief of Tehelka, in connection with a 2013 sexual assault case. The state's move follows a landmark verdict by the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court, which overturned Tejpal's earlier acquittal and sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment.

Background of the Case The case originates from November 2013, when a junior female colleague accused Tejpal of sexually assaulting her inside an elevator at a luxury hotel during a high-profile Tehelka event in Goa. Following a complaint, the Goa Police registered an FIR, leading to Tejpal's arrest later that year. He faced multiple c...