Tarun Tejpal, the founder of the Indian news magazine *Tehelka*, has been convicted of raping a former colleague. The incident occurred during a work event in Goa in 2013. The conviction follows a protracted legal battle and significant public scrutiny. Tejpal was found guilty by a special court, bringing a close to the decade-long case. Details surrounding the sentencing are pending, but the verdict is a landmark moment for the #MeToo movement in India. This case sparked widespread conversations about workplace harassment and power dynamics within the Indian media landscape. The victim had previously recounted the ordeal and her testimony was central to the court’s decision.

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