Some incidents shake the very core of the nation and force people to take to the streets, demanding fairness from a system that is often twisted and manipulated at the whim of those in power. One such case was the murder of Jessica Lal, who was shot dead by the son of an influential politician. Justice for her was delayed — until nationwide protests made it impossible to deny. Her case later became the subject of Rajkumar Gupta’s unforgettable crime drama No One Killed Jessica, a film that continues to remain relevant even 14 years after its release. But what actually happened on that fateful night in 1999? Who killed Jessica? Where is he now? And why does the case still matter in upholding India’s democratic values? Let’s take a look. The real-life story of Jessica Lal’s murder On April 29, 1999, Jessica Lal, who was 34 at the time, was among several models serving drinks as celebrity barmaids at a private party at Delhi socialite Bina Ramani’s high-end restaurant Tamarind Court, overlooking the Qutub …