The delayed trial of a convict
Manu Sharma is in jail serving a life sentence for murdering model Jessica Lal in 1999. The delay, say eminent legal experts, is a gross violation of the Supreme Court’s own ruling making early hearing mandatory for those in jail. “Mismanagement of the Supreme Court docket can’t be reason for inflicting injustice,” said legal luminary Rajeev Dhawan, adding, “If speedy trial is not possible he cannot be denied the right to come out on bail.” Lal was shot dead at the nightclub Qutab Colonade, near Mehrauli, on April 30, 1999, during a party. The application must be heard without any delay.” Manu Sharma has now spent seven years in jail, including the period from December 18, 2006 onwards when he was held guilty by the High Court. “Speedy trial is something the Supreme Court itself has advocated,” said constitutional lawyer Dhavan, adding, “How can it go against its own ruling?” Meanwhile, Manu Sharma waits behind the bars for the SC to take a view one way or the other.
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