No One Killed Jessica

No One Killed Jessica

Year: 2011

Runtime: 136 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Raj Kumar Gupta

DramaCrime

The true story of model Jessica Lall who was shot dead in a restaurant and the campaign to bring her killer to justice.

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1

Jessica is Shot at an Elite Event

Jessica, a bartender in Delhi, refuses service to three men at an upscale event in 1999. Manish, one of the men and the son of a politician, responds violently by shooting her in the head. Witnesses are present but either forget or sell their testimonies due to political and financial pressures.

1999 Delhi
2

Manish Surrenders and Investigation Begins

Manish handovers himself to the police in Ambala court. He is taken to Delhi for questioning, where his confession is recorded, and evidence like the murder weapon and cartridges are collected. The police find a matching live cartridge but not the pistol itself.

Ambala and Delhi
3

Witnesses Turn Hostile Under Political Pressure

All witnesses, including Jessica's friend Vikram, begin to recant or refuse to testify as political influence and corruption taint the case. Witnesses who initially saw the crime are threatened or bribed into silence, making it difficult to establish guilt.

Delhi
4

Evidence Tampering and Missing Gun

Inspector N.K. reveals that a bullet sample was tampered with during investigation, and the pistol used in the crime was never found. Only seven witnesses remain credible, but their testimonies are fragile and susceptible to lying.

Delhi
5

Court Proceedings and Witness Testimonies

Court cases progress over several years until 2006, with witnesses like Naina and Peter identifying Manish as the shooter. However, doubt cast by defendants and witnesses' inconsistent testimonies lead to the acquittal of Manish and his accomplices.

2006 Delhi
6

Judgment and Personal Tragedy

The court's decision results in Jessica's family suffering heartbreak; Sabrina's mother suffers a fatal heart attack, and her father is hospitalized. The family is devastated by the miscarriage of justice and the failure of the legal system.

Delhi
7

Meera Mukerji Discovers the Verdict

Reputed journalist Meera Gaiti reads about the case's outcome and becomes shocked that such a high-profile case was inadequately prosecuted. She decides to investigate further and seeks justice for Jessica through sting operations and exposing corruption.

Delhi
8

Meera Uncovers Evidence of Corruption

Meera obtains a tape of Manish confessing his crime via a helpful police officer, N.K. Singh. She broadcasts the confession on national TV, raising public awareness and mounting pressure on the legal and political systems to act.

Delhi
9

Public Outcry and Protests

The public, informed by media coverage, begins protesting for justice with phone calls and marches. A candlelight rally in Delhi symbolizes the demand for accountability and justice for Jessica, rallying widespread support and attention.

Delhi
10

Political Action and Reopening of the Case

Political pressure leads to the resignation of Manish's politician father and the re-opening of the case. The high court initiates a fast-track process, eventually leading to the Supreme Court sentencing Manish to life imprisonment.

Delhi
11

Justice Served and Aftermath

Manish is convicted, and his accomplices are sentenced to prison. Sabrina mourns her family tragedy, while Meera continues her journalistic work, having fought tirelessly for justice. The case marks a significant victory against corruption and injustice.

Delhi

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