Supreme Court rules appeal cannot proceed without surrender exemption order
The case concerns Tarunjit Tejpal's criminal appeal against the State of Goa, specifically addressing whether the appeal can be listed without the appellant surrendering, as required by Supreme Court rules.
Petitioner: Tarunjit Tejpal; Respondent: The State of Goa; Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Alok Aradhe (in Chamber).
- The Court rejected the prayer to list the appeal without first considering the application for exemption from surrender.
- The Court held that Order XX Rule 3 of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013 is mandatory, meaning the appeal cannot be listed until suitable orders are passed on the surrender exemption application.
- The Court listed I.A. No. 254594 of 2026 (application seeking exemption from surrender) for consideration on 25.08.2026.
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Document details
| Official title | Should Tarun Tejpal Surrender For His Appeal Against Rape Sentence To Be Listed? Supreme Court To Consider |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | TARUNJIT TEJPAL Vs THE STATE OF GOA|Diary No. 50909 / 2026Click Here To Read Order ", |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | 2026-08-25 |
| Documents | 1 |