Supreme Court of India · 2008-05-12
Sidhartha Vashisht @ Manu Sharma vs State (Nct Of Delhi)
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2008 SUPREME COURT 2889
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Sidhartha Vashisht @ Manu Sharma
- Respondent
- State (Nct Of Delhi)
- Author
- C.K. Thakker
- Bench
- D.K. Jain, C.K. Thakker
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal of Sidhartha Vashisht @ Manu Sharma against his conviction under Section 302 IPC for the murder of Jessica Lal, as upheld by the High Court of Delhi. The Court noted that the High Court had found sufficient evidence to overturn the trial court's acquittal, establishing the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The Court granted bail pending appeal, emphasizing the need for a thorough examination of the case during the final hearing.