Jessica Lal’s Murder
case
“No One Killed
Jessica” read the 2006 headline of a news story when the accused, Manu Sharma,
was acquitted of his involvement in the murder of Jessica Lal. He shot Jessica
dead after she refused to serve him liquor, as the bar had run out of alcohol.
Despite the case involving
several prominent people (including a former Minister, a politician, and and a
prominent socialite), public outrage changed how the judiciary approached the
matter. Intensive media coverage and ensuing protests lead to the Delhi High
Court taking up the matter after Manu Sharma had been pronounced innocent.
After 25 days of daily hearing, the Delhi High Court overturned the judgement,
finding Manu Sharma found guilty.
source: www.indiatimes.com
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