INDIA
Kolkata Hospital Rape and Murder Case: Hurried investigation and trial need not necessarily dispense justice
In response to the tragic incident at RG Kar Hospital, the West Bengal assembly passed the Aparajita Bill to amend existing laws on rape and child protection. Though the Bill aims to enhance penalties, expedite investigations, critics argue that rushing these processes may lead to overlooked evidence and compromised justice, emphasizing the need for thorough procedures over speed
BUSINESS
New bills to replace IPC, CrPC won’t really transform law enforcement
There are few big ticket changes in the new avatars of the Indian Penal Code , Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Evidence Act. Leaving police reforms untouched was a big miss if the aim was to redress the colonial overhang in the justice system
BUSINESS
The Maoists are in decline but it would be a mistake to declare premature victory
The killing of three BJP leaders in Chhattisgarh has set off a political firestorm with elections nearing. Sustained security and developmental measures have shrunk Maoist areas of dominance but they still retain capability to launch major attacks
