Case Commentary: Siddhart Vashisht (Manu Sharma) Vs. State NCT Of Delhi
- IJLLR Journal
- Jan 17, 2024
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Richa Sharma, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies, Indraprastha University
Citation: Criminal Appeal No. 179 /2007 with 157/3007 & amp; 224/2007
Judgment Bench: J. P. Sathasivam , J. Swatanter Kumar
Appellant: Siddharth Vashish @ Manu SharmaRespondent : State NCT of Delhi
Introduction:
Women have always been an integral part of Indian society. However, the Security of women has always been a conflicting matter in question. The Conundrum of womensafety was again raised in the question of the JESSICA LAL murder case (SIDDHARTH VASHISH (MANU SHARMA) VS. STATE NCT OF DELHI). The horrifying event led to the demur regarding the undeviating laws of women protection in India. Jessica lal murder case is a high profile murder case which included various influencing and powerful personalities. Media plays an important role in establishing a new order and thus media proved itself to be an unbiased companion that led to the national drive for justice for Jessica.