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Tarun Tejpal taken to hotel where alleged rape took placeTarun Tejpal, accused of rape, was taken by cops this evening to the Grand Hyatt hotel in Goa to reconstruct the scene of the alleged crime.
Tarun Tejpal likely to be taken to hotel where alleged rape took place Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal, who will be in the custody of Goa Police for the next six days, was today taken to hospital for a sexual potency test, mandatory in cases of sexual assault.
Tehelka case: Tarun Tejpal taken for sexual potency test The Goa Police has been given his custody for six days to interrogate him.
Tarun Tejpal leaves for his medical examination.
The number of days Tarun Tejpal is likely to be in the custody of Goa Police will be decided tomorrow, sources said.
"It's a message for the Tejpals in any office, and there are Tejpals lurking in every office," says former cop and activist Kiran Bedi.
Mr Tejpal will be taken to hospital for the mandatory check-up.
Tarun Tejpal arrested.
Tarun Tejpal's family and his legal team leave the Goa Police's Crime Branch office.
Investigating officer in the alleged rape case reaches the Crime Branch office of Goa Police. Meanwhile, the Goa DGP Kishan Kumar has said they will arrest Mr Tejpal.
Goa DGP Kishan Kumar to NDTV: "We will follow all the procedures."
Tarun Tejpal's family has reached the Crime Branch office at Dona Paula where Mr Tejpal had camped himself the whole day today.
Once the formalities at the court end, the Investigating Officer is expected to travel to the Dona Paula office of the Goa Police's Crime Branch, 10 km away, to arrest Tarun Tejpal.
Tarun Tejpal's lawyer Geeta Luthra defends his client camping himself at the Goa Police office without being served any summons, calling it an instance of Mr Tejpal's cooperation in the case.
The young journalist's legal adviser Shyam Keshwani calls Tarun Tejpal virtually camping himself at the Goa Police's Crime Branch office today as "showing his bonafide." It's just a tactical move, he said.
The woman journalist's lawyer calls the Goa court rejecting Tarun Tejpal's bail plea "the right thing" to do. "This is a very serious offence which has virtually ruined the life of a young girl, who is young enough to be his daughter," the lawyer told NDTV.
Tarun Tejpal may be arrested within an hour, sources say.
Tehelka case: Tarun Tejpal, accused of rape, refused bail in Goa Tarun Tejpal, the founder of Tehelka who has been accused of rape, has been refused anticipatory bail by a court in Goa.
Cops from Goa crime branch present outside court. Will take away Mr Tejpal immediately in case they get custody, say sources.
Tarun Tejpal's family reaches Goa court; order on bail plea shortly
Tehelka case: Will Tarun Tejpal get bail? Goa court to decide at 4:30 pmA Goa court will give its order at 4:30 pm on whether Tarun Tejpal, the founder of Tehelka who is accused of raping a younger colleague, will get anticipatory bail or not. Mr Tejpal is likely to be arrested if he does not get bail today.
Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir chief minister:
Its unfortunate.. in the way Tehelka is trying to vilify the woman is even more unfortunate.
Its unfortunate.. in the way Tehelka is trying to vilify the woman is even more unfortunate.
Tarun Tejpal, his family leave court separately.
An unarmed man tries to attack Tarun Tejpal at Goa court. The police detained the man before he could attack the Tehelka founder.
Arguments over, order on Tarun Tejpal's bail plea expected at 4.30 pm.
Protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi against Tarun Tejpal.
Balbir Punj, BJP leader:
Did BJP embody in Tejpal's body a demon to molest the girl?
Did BJP embody in Tejpal's body a demon to molest the girl?
Prosecution's arguments:
All versions of victims statement are the same, there are no embellishments of any sorts.
Tejpal changing colours like a chameleon.
Woman consistent, Tejpal tendered an apology. (Prosecution gives court assessment of CCTV footage recovered from the Goa hotel.)
It's clear it's a prima facie case. Goa police want him arrested for custodial interrogation.
Tejpal wants to cooperate, but on his own terms.
We went looking for him and he was not available. Tejpal's wife refused to tell us where he was.
CCTV footage confirms sexual assault to a certain extent.
Custodial interrogation of Tejpal needed.
Tejpal not consistent, misguiding people.
Tejpal's 'immaculate reputation' already gone for a toss.
Can't lament law is draconian. It came after someone lost her life.
Political motivation is no argument for bail.
Tejpal adding salt to injury to the integrity of the girl. How bold she has been to come out in the open and register a complaint.
Tejpal in a position to influence and he has done it. Tejpal derided the victim. Cooperation is only a bogie. We oppose anticipatory bail for Tejpal.
All versions of victims statement are the same, there are no embellishments of any sorts.
Tejpal changing colours like a chameleon.
Woman consistent, Tejpal tendered an apology. (Prosecution gives court assessment of CCTV footage recovered from the Goa hotel.)
It's clear it's a prima facie case. Goa police want him arrested for custodial interrogation.
Tejpal wants to cooperate, but on his own terms.
We went looking for him and he was not available. Tejpal's wife refused to tell us where he was.
CCTV footage confirms sexual assault to a certain extent.
Custodial interrogation of Tejpal needed.
Tejpal not consistent, misguiding people.
Tejpal's 'immaculate reputation' already gone for a toss.
Can't lament law is draconian. It came after someone lost her life.
Political motivation is no argument for bail.
Tejpal adding salt to injury to the integrity of the girl. How bold she has been to come out in the open and register a complaint.
Tejpal in a position to influence and he has done it. Tejpal derided the victim. Cooperation is only a bogie. We oppose anticipatory bail for Tejpal.
Tarun Tejpal's lawyer finishes her arguments, prosecution starts
Tejpal's lawyer in court:
Won't go to Mumbai where journalist lives. I (Tejpal) offer my passport too but don't arrest me.
Won't go to Mumbai where journalist lives. I (Tejpal) offer my passport too but don't arrest me.
Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal, accused of rape, reaches Goa sessions court for his bail hearing:
Panaji: Investigation team of Tarun Tejpal case at Goa Sessions Court
Tarun Tejpal's anticipatory bail hearing resumes at Goa Sessions Court. His wife and sister are present in the court.
Tarun Tejpal's lawyers reach Goa sessions court ahead of his bail hearing. They are accompanied by Tejpal's family members:
Panaji: Security tightens outside Goa Sessions Court pic.twitter.com/eFp2yTeU5e
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 30, 2013 Whatever my lawyers feel is good we will do it, will cooperate with investigation, says Tarun Tejpal outside Crime Branch office
There was need to join the investigation of Crime Branch that we have: Tarun Tejpal outside Crime branch office pic.twitter.com/LaZkdvnLnQ
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 30, 2013 Tarun Tejpal reaches Crime Branch office in Panaji
Panaji: Tarun Tejpal at Crime Branch office pic.twitter.com/e26KbJwPd0
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 30, 2013 Blog: on board a chaotic plane to Goa with Tehelka's Tarun Tejpal
An exasperated cabin crew as well as Mr Tejpal's family got angry with the scramble and asked us to stop.
An exasperated cabin crew as well as Mr Tejpal's family got angry with the scramble and asked us to stop.
Tehelka case: What Tejpal did to me is legally rape, she says in this statement
The young reporter who has accused Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal of sexually assaulting her in Goa earlier this month today refuted allegations that the case against him is politically motivated.
The young reporter who has accused Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal of sexually assaulting her in Goa earlier this month today refuted allegations that the case against him is politically motivated.
Tehelka case: Tarun Tejpal's lawyer names journalist in court, apologises to judgeAmid heated arguments on bail for Tarun Tejpal in a Goa court, his lawyer, Geeta Luthra, on Friday named the young journalist the Tehelka founder is accused of raping.
Tehelka case: Will Tarun Tejpal get anticipatory bail by Goa court todayTarun Tejpal, the Tehelka founder accused of rape, will not be arrested till 10 am today, ruled a Goa judge, who is hearing his request for bail.
