The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the bail plea of Manu Sharma, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Jessica Lal [ Images ] murder case by the Delhi [ Images ] High Court.

A bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan [ Images ], however, listed Sharma's appeal against his conviction for hearing on January 22, 2008.

The apex court also agreed to hear other connected appeals of the co-accused along with Sharma's matter.