Monday, December 16, 2013

It was very sad what happened a year ago to Ms. Nirbhaya.  However, it is interesting to note that a trust is being established for the rape victims and there is an assurance from the Delhi Chief Minister to erect a monument or some kind of structure in her memory.  One wonders if hugging the bereaved families by the politicians, creating trusts for the future victims or spending tons of money for erecting structures in the memory of those who lost their lives due to rape, is the real solution to avoid occurrence of similar incidents.  This writer is in no way trying to diminish the importance and significance of all these gestures, but wonders if there could be a better solution to eradicate or at lease reduce this menace of inhuman behavior nationwide.  It was also sad to note that one of the perpetrators who was juvenile was awarded only three-years sentence.  I am sure it was done in pursuance of the terms and conditions stipulated in the Indian Constitution, even though I do not profess to be an expert in that department.  But, as Nirbhaya's Mom sadly expressed her opinion about this judgment, it sounds like a mockery of the Indian judiciary system.  May be this is an opportune time for the experts to review the relevant terms and condition of the Indian Constitution. Ms. Nirbhaya's case is not the end of this menace, females in India encounters this malicious and inhuman behavior nationwide on a daily basis.  Therefore, if the politicians are serious enough to eradicate this menace, a nationwide tough law is needed for the future rapists which means, once proven guilty irrespective of age, party affiliation, status in the society, a minimum long-term hard labor sentence of may be ten years should be automatic without any parole.  For serious crime where the victim loses her life, a death penalty need not to be considered out of line.  ARE THE INDIAN POLITICIANS INTERESTED IN HUGGING THIS NATIONWIDE ANTI-RAPE LEGISLATION TO SAFEGUARD AND PRESERVE THE DUE RESPECT THE FEMALE COMMUNITY DESERVES?

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