# Indian court sentences prominent journalist to 10 years for rape

https://mins.news/en/item/15216

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-06 13:33 UTC
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- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/6/indian-court-sentences-high-profile-journalist-to-10-years-for-rape?traffic_source=rss

> An Indian court has sentenced prominent journalist Tarun Tejpal to 10 years in prison for rape. Tejpal, who is 63, says he will challenge the conviction in the Supreme Court.

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