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Explained: As Manu Sharma is released, a look-back at the Jessica Lall murder case
June 02, 2020 9:31 pm
In April 2018, Jessica Lall’s sister Sabrina said she had forgiven Sharma and wouldn’t object to his release.
Premature release approved: Manu Sharma, serving life term for Jessica Lall murder, now a free man
June 03, 2020 4:05 am
In 2018, Lall’s sister Sabrina had written to Tihar stating she has no objections to Sharma's release. His case has come up for review multiple times since 2017, only to be rejected.
Jessica Lal murder case: HC seeks Delhi govt's reply on convict Manu Sharma's plea for early release
February 20, 2020 4:14 pm
The petition, filed through advocate Amit Sahni, sought Sharma's release saying the authorities rejected his plea in an unfair, arbitrary and whimsical manner.
Jessica Lall murder case: Manu Sharma moves Delhi HC for early release
November 02, 2019 12:39 am
Manu Sharma’s plea came up for hearing before a bench of Justice Manmohan and Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal, which sought the response of the Delhi government’s department concerned within four weeks. The court fixed the matter for further hearing on December 16.
Jessica Lall murder case: Delhi HC tells govt to reconsider Manu Sharma’s release request
January 22, 2019 1:31 am
As per Manu Sharma’s petition, he is eligible for premature release as he has already served 15 years in jail without remission, and over 20 years with remission.
Jessica murder case: Convict moves Delhi HC for premature release
January 20, 2019 6:58 pm
Seeking a similar relief, Siddhartha Vashishta, also known as Manu Sharma, who was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of model Jessica Lal in 1999, has moved the high court.
Jessica Lall killer Manu Sharma's plea for early release rejected by Delhi govt panel
October 05, 2018 7:10 am
Manu Sharma is serving a life sentence for shooting and killing model Jessica Lall at a restaurant in 1999.
19 years of Jessica Lall murder case: A look back
April 30, 2018 6:07 pm
Manu Sharma was convicted by the Delhi High Court in 2006 and was sentenced to life imprisonment. The sentencing was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2010.
How and when a convicted prisoner can be granted premature release
April 30, 2018 12:28 am
As the possibility of premature release for Jessica Lall murder convict heads for review, a look at the circumstances under which it is possible
First Take: Endless Night
April 30, 2018 12:00 am
The case that changed the culture: The Jessica Lall case was like a movie with an ensemble cast, so many other people’s futures were derailed by a few moments of unthinking recklessness.
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