The Supreme Court has rejected former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal’s plea challenging the direction requiring him to surrender. A bench headed by Justice Alok Aradhe directed Tejpal to give himself up within two weeks, declining to provide further relief against the surrender order.

During the proceedings, the court also directed Tejpal to furnish the surrender certificate before it. The requirement comes as part of the ongoing legal proceedings and requires Tejpal to comply with the court’s direction within the specified timeframe. The development marks another stage in the long-running case involving the former journalist.

With the Supreme Court rejecting his plea, Tejpal will now have to surrender within the stipulated two-week period and submit the required certificate before the court. The latest order keeps the legal proceedings moving forward, with further developments expected as the matter progresses.