Mapusa: The cross examination of the victim in the alleged rape case involving Tehelka founder and former editor Tarun Tejpal which was scheduled for Tuesday, has now been rescheduled for March 9. Meanwhile the examination in chief of other witnesses is going on before the additional district and session’s court at Mapusa.

The cross examination of victim was scheduled to be continued on Tuesday, however it was rescheduled as the victim was not able to appear before the court due to health issues. Meanwhile the trial court continues to record examination in chief of other witnesses in the case on daily basis.

Special public prosecutor advocate Francisco Tavora along with assistant public prosecutor advocate Cyndiana Silva was present for the hearing. While alleged accused Tarun Tejpal along with his lawyer was also present. Investigating officer DySP Sunita Sawant was also present at the court premises.

It may be recalled that Tehelka founder and former editor Tarun Tejpal was booked for allegedly raping a junior colleague in a lift of a five- star hotel during an event in 2013. On November 22, 2013 Goa police had taken suo motu of the incident and lodged an FIR against Tejpal.

Subsequently on November 28, 2013 the alleged accused had traveled to Goa and in November 30 he was arrested by police and later was released on bail.

In this connection former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal was charged under various sections including rape.