Judicial Leniency
Yesterday I was watching a T.V. show that was showing some real life incidents around the world. One such incident made me think about the judicial leniency of my country. This incident happened in a western country. There was a car chase between bank robbers and the police. The robbers were speeding in a vehicle when suddenly they bumped into a tree. Then the police arrested them and were sent for trial in the court where they were sentenced for a rigorous 20 years of imprisonment. I was not astonished the way the robbers were caught but by the punishment they were sentenced to. When I compare the judicial decisions of the western countries with those given in
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6 People's Perspective:
judicial system has always suffered in India but a lot of countries have even worse systems.bt thats nt the point ,india still lags light year away from a perfect system.pending cases ,bribes and a lot more.its gona take a lot of time for sure to adapt ourself but it should happen sooner or later..or else..nothing might improve and we will be gasping at the foreign videos..and the sadest part is i,as an individual too,cant see the brighter side.
Punishment for the smallest crimes should be made severe to reduce crime.
I dont agree with you there ! There are crimes like strict punishments are necessary, but if the judiciary is harsh on every mistake that a citizen commits, then most of the citizens will be in jail !
closely on the heels of opening of the economy in early 90s, our govt. introduced financial sector reforms, phase-1. now, after nearly 13 yrs, phase 2 is under implementation. the trade and industry are clammering for reforms in the labour laws which are not forthcoming.
but reform in any sector are meaningless and inefective, unless we bring about reforms in the judicial system. it's nothin short of a scandal tht civil cases, in our country are prolonged frm 15-25 yrs and no civil case comes to a close before 10 yrs. even the minimum availability of man power and time of the judiciary are taken up by PIL("publicity" interest litigations)mostly by politicians, professional or otherwise.
it is ironical and paradoxical tht intelligentia of our country is not makin any reforms in admn of judiciary, while the unconcious majority of people suffer in silence. if this sort of indifference and callousness on part of the govt continue, a spontaneous people's revolution is sure to occur..for as we know.."REVOLUTIONS ARE NOT MADE, THEY COME".
I agree with Arun and lonelyreddevil..
the rules have always been there but the need is perhaps to follow them and make citizens of our country follow the same.... the first thing that we need to change is ourselves.
Gandhi said--be the change you want to see.
nice post! :)
Its not possible to change the entire system but at least I try to change myself.....
I too feel like hanging all corrupt politicians in the middle of the road and beat them brutally.
I feel one persons effort can make a little difference So I try from my side........
Considering crimes like rapes it is necessary to change the mindset of the people. Such crimes can be lessen only if attitude of mens towards women changes..........
-cutie pie
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