Goa, Nov. 6 -- The Supreme Court has rejected former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal's plea seeking suspension of his conviction and sentence in the 2013 rape case. The apex court has also dismissed his bail application.

Tejpal was convicted by the Bombay High Court at Goa and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment for raping a junior colleague inside an elevator at a five-star hotel in Bambolim in 2013.

Following the latest order, Tejpal will continue serving his sentence at Colvale Jail, where he is currently lodged.

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