The announcement by the AAP in Delhi regarding setting up special courts and appointing additional judges to dispose off all crime cases against the female community of India within 6 months is a music to the ears.  Not only it is a good news for the female community but rather for the whole country and this writer just hopes that this action becomes a guiding light for the other states in India towards this heinous crime.  Of course, time will be the best judge to observe the efficacy of this new legislation, but it is certainly a step in the right direction to eradicate or reduce the phobia of this crime.  As enacting legislation is important to handle such cases, it is equally paramount to incorporate tough punishment for the criminals to avoid occurrence of this inhuman behavior.  This writer holds a firm belief that, once a crime is proven, a minimum imprisonment of 5-10 years without parole should be automatic irrespective of age, creed, status or a party affiliation of a criminal, and God forbid if a life of a victim is involved, then a death penalty should not be considered out of line.  Protection of a female community is very essential for the well-being of a society and it is the duty of the leaders to ensure that this security is provided to the female community unfettered.  MY KUDOS TO THE AAP FOR TAKING THIS BOLD INITTIATIVE.