The last few weeks have indicated a positive trend in speedy and effective justice delivery system.First, the death sentence of Kasab and next the enhancement of sentence for Rathore.
The Kasab trial is indicative of a quick and speedy redressal mechanism for the country and the victims of the awful terrorist attack. While the nation remained glued to the developments in the trial- the hip hops of Kasab, the twists of advocates and a lot more, justice seemed to have been done when the judge read his verdict of guilty and hang to death. Though the process of appeal and mercy will take some time more, at least the citizens witnessed a dynamic and deterrent system for the first time in years. It is not the severity of punishment but the certainty of it which deters a person, that is what was worthwhile in the Kasab trial.
The Rathore saga is a sordid tale of a well placed man molesting a kid of about fourteen years, torturing her family and lastly, ultimately forcing the girl to commit suicide unable to bear the pressure. The matter remained under cover for years together until after almost 17 years, the media woke up to the plight of the girl and her family. Suddenly tables turned and Rathore, who till then was the hero, became the most hated man. The judgment of 6 months punishment for molestation was not accepted and on appeal the sentence was enhanced to 18 months. The judge did not pay heed to false pleas of illness etc. and directed him to be taken to jail. He will definetely move for bail and appeal against the sentence; but as of now the family and soul of the deceased has heaved a sigh of relief- justice is done.
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