This Kasab episode is frustrating me. Public prosecutor, Mr. Ujjval Nikam told media yesterday that this case will run for minimum six months. That too if court functions every day. So, we can safely assume that it will go on for eight to nine months. Kasab most probably will appeal in Supreme Court challenging the verdict. Another three-four months wasted there. After that, he will file a mercy petition with President. Considering what is happening in Afzal Guru's case, there is a very high probability that Kasab will be a guest of Indian government for next 2-3 years! This is NOT justice.
Can't we make an exception and speed up this case? Why I see no urgency?
Kasab is a happy man though. He thinks a place in Jannat is already reserved for him, shows no sign of remorse and has put on four kilos in the mean time. And why not, after all our culture says, Atithi Deo Bhav! So what if he happens to be a cold-blooded murderer?!
2 comments:
कितीही झालं तरी कायदा हा पाळायलाच हवा. तो धाब्यावर बसवून कुणालाही शिक्षा ही असामाजिक आहे. जर कायदा कुचकामी असेल, तर त्यात सुधारणा व्ह्यायला हव्यात पण त्याला सरसकट सोडणं चुकीचं आहे.
आता, जेव्हा सुप्रीम कोर्टानं सांगीतलं की ह्याला फासावर द्या, तर मात्र ते ऐकायला हवं. Mercy Plea वगैरे काही नाही. तिथे आपण चुकतोय. पण खटल्याशिवाय शिक्षा नकोच. आता सद्दाम चं उदाहरण घे ना. त्याची विल्हेवाट लावलीसुध्दा. असं असायला हवं. :)
When I say speed up the process, I don't mean bypassing the procedure. But at least, this case should be given a top priority.
Interesting point about mercy plea. Mercy plea gives the government a chance to supersede judiciary. Battle between government and judiciary will always be there!
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