"In individuals,
insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the
rule."
—Friedrich Nietzsche
(German, 1844-1900)
Word for the day
Banausic (adj)
Serving utilitarian purposes
only; mechanical; practical, e.g., architecture that was more banausic than
inspired.
Malice towards none
General Bajwa to Trump:
डॉन तुझे
पाकिस्तान पे
भरोसा नहीं
क्या?
First random thought this morning
One things is clear beyond
doubt to me that the respect for human life does not figure in the priorities of
political agenda in the country.
Now, if you agree with me on this,
is there any point in listening to the political discourse and/or looking for a
ray of hope in political promises.
We the people will have to put
premium on our life. Raise alarm whenever you face a potential peril to a life.
Transition from an argumentative to litigant society
In India, various courts of law dispose off over 21million cases every year. But still there are more than 30 million cases pending in various courts across India. Over 6 millions of these pending for more than 10years.
Another interesting feature is that
while in lower courts criminal cases form more than two third of all pending
cases, in higher courts the ratio of pending criminal cases is less than 25%. (see here)
So statistically, one might
possibly draw a conclusion that our criminal justice delivery system is
superior and most of the cases are conclusively decided at the first point
itself.
But anyone who has seen the Indian
criminal justice system closely, would know that nothing could be far from the
truth. Every common man who has been to police station or court of law even
once would know that—
·
Police personnel are criminally ill trained to
prepare a criminal case and most of the cases do not even satisfy the
elementary criteria for the trial of an accused.
·
A large majority of lawyers and advocates are
incompetent, unethical and unfit for the practice of law.
·
The proportion of frivolous cases is too high,
for want of an effective deterrent.
·
The corruption in police and lower judiciary is
rampant.
·
The justice delivery for petty crimes is too
cumbersome.
·
The justice delivery at higher courts is
unaffordable for most. Though there is provision for free legal aid for
economically weaker section, most litigants are unable to use it.
I believe that if police were
little more friendly and courts were little more efficient, the number of cases
may rise materially, given that many people avoid seeking justice for fear of
harassment.
If you happen to visit a court of
law in any of the small towns in hinterlands, you would observe that many of
the accused involved in serious crime cases are not criminals.
Most of them committed crimes in
fit of rage, pretense of false ego or some misunderstanding. Most of these
crimes could be prevented
A majority of property related
crimes could be avoided if all property title records are digitized and people
are made aware about the need for making a will.
Honor, ego and women related
crimes could be totally avoided if children are taught to respect individuality
of others at school level.
Ban on drinking at public places
(festivals, marriages etc.) could take out more than 10% criminal cases.
If you are wondering, why I am
bothering you by this rubbish, I feel there is a strong investment strategy
connection here....to continue tomorrow
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