Tarun Tejpal's bail extended to June 27

June 03, 2014 11:26

JUST IN: Rape accused Tarun Tejpal's bail has been extended till June 27. Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal on Monday, had requested the Supreme Court to extend his three-week interim bail by six more weeks to enable him to perform 'matri shanti paath', a ritual essential for Saraswat Brahmins who miss out on the last rites of their mothers.

Tejpal, accused in a sexual assault case, was released on interim bail after five months in jail to enable him to perform the last rites of his mother who died on May 18. But he could not perform the last rites due to delay in his release from Sada Jail in Goa on May 19.

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