Indian Judicial System—A Big Joke

As an Indian and an avid movie-watcher, the dialogue kaanoon ki haath bahut lambhe hote hai still rings in my ears. With her eyes blindfolded, Lady Justice (I really dunno what that dame is called) serves as the epitome of righteousness by serving piping hot justice—sending the guilty to the slammer and acquitting the innocent.

But today the scenario has reversed. Justice is served with the audiences’ eyes blindfolded and this is why:

• Charles Sobhraj not only got away with serial killing but also managed to publish his autobiography while in prison (Tihar jail magnanimously provided him with a laptop and other luxuries).
• Funny man Sidhdhu created a ripple with the reopening of a murder case that was committed 10-years back. Everyone was singing hallelujah that justice was still not dead here, but they were soon disappointed when he was let off the hook for his honesty.
• Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt are never tired with their regular trysts with the law, but yet remain on the other side of the prison.
• Moninder Singh Pandher, the main accused in the Noida serial killing, is being given a clean chit as there was no evidence found against him.
• Manu Sharma accused in the famous Jessica Lal murder case almost got away till people were finally emboldened by Rakeysh Mehra’s Rang De Basanti and proceeded with lit candles towards India Gate screaming for justice. Manu Sharma was sent back in but he’ll be out soon.
• Other victims of injustice include celebrities and socialites, who for no reason, keep leaping off the tops of 5-star hotels and clubs.

Justice delayed is indeed justice denied!