Shayan Munshi

When witnesses go hostile: From Jessica Lal to the present

Whether it’s the Varun Gandhi case or the Jessica Lall case, “hostile witness” is almost too dignified a term for the ridiculous U-turns witnesses pull in open court. It is nothing less than a mockery of the justice system.

Jessica Lal murder: Change of stance comes back to haunt Shayan Munshi

The court, in its verdict, noted that Munshi first identified Manu Sharma as the culprit who fired at Lall but later took a U-turn saying Sharma did not demand liquor from slain model-turned bartender Jessica.

Jessica Lal murder: Delhi HC orders prosecution of Shayan Munshi for perjury

The court has also ordered the prosecution of ballistic expert PS Manocha along with the actor.

Timeline: How the Jessica Lal murder trial unfolded

The Delhi High Court today ordered prosecution of two witnesses including Bollywood actor Shyan Munshi for turning hostile during the Jessica Lal murder case trial. Here's the chronology of events.