Tarun Tejpal must be made to answer the law: DUJ

November 21, 2013 14:11

The Delhi Union of Journalists statement on the alleged sexual assault allegations on Tarun Tejpal:

"In his statement Tejpal has said that he is going to do penance that 'lacerates' him! What about the lacerations of the girl's psyche? Not to mention the violation of her bodily integrity. His self laceration and penance notwithstanding, he must be made to answer the law. We hope the survivor will rethink her stand to not file a criminal complaint so that the law can act. No assaulter should be let off with an admission of guilt, an apology and so called penance. This would amount to making a mockery of the law."

Read the full statement.

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