[Reader-list] KASAV VERDICT

[Kshmendra Kaul]

Dear Bipin
 
A. I am against the death penalty for anyone for any crime whatsoever. I believe the 'death penalty' is awarded in barbaric societies, and yes, India is still barbaric in many ways.
 
B. You might disagree on the above. That does not change the opportunity allowed in India for anyone convicted in a crime in a Lower Court to take the matter to a Higher Cour.  
 
     Since it is a question of a 'death penalty', Kasab has the right to have his case heard by the Higher Courts right upto the Supreme Court. After that he has the right to appeal to the President for waiver of the 'death penalty'. The Constitution of India provides that right. You cannot compare Civil Law of the Shah Bano case witha 'death penalty' being awarded. 
 
     No one can take that right away from Kasab.
 
Kshmendra
  

--- On Thu, 5/6/10, Bipin Trivedi <aliens at dataone.in> wrote:


From: Bipin Trivedi <aliens at dataone.in>
Subject: [Reader-list] KASAV VERDICT
To: "sarai-list" <reader-list at sarai.net>
Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 3:33 PM


AS EXPECTED, KASAV RIGHTLY GOT DEATH SENTENCE.

Though terrorist's Kasav case was crystal clear, but still we have gone for
about 17 months fair trial and proved that how transparent our judicial
system is unlike Pakistan. But, after this trial and judgment, he should not
allow to appeal in the higher court and should be hanged in public
immediately without further judicial procedure. if Indira Gandhi (ex PM)
deny to obey court verdict and neglect law and Shah Banu case was revert out
of law by parliament than why cannot this? India should show the world that
country cannot compromise in integrity and take hard action if required like
open public death sentence.

Thanks
Bipin



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