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First things first.The laws do act as deterrent if brought in implementation with certain degree of sincerity.
I am not advocating for a harsher punishment.In my eyes going in for a stricter punishments is not an ideal way to reduce the crimes.Today it has become a sort of fashion that lawmakers in order to hide the incompetency of investigative bodies try to make the laws tough.They try to give the impression that they are really conscious of high crime rates.But that’s just an attempt to fool the citizens reeling under all sort of negative developments.
I am of the opinion that if authorities take care about proper implementation of laws, it will definitely reduce the crimes .It’s strictness in application and not the harsh laws that’s ultimately going to make all the difference by instilling fear in the minds of wrongdoers.That if they committed the crime they will eventually find themselves behind the bars.In other words, there will be no escape route once they committed the crime. The moment investigative agencies start doing their job well and courts started making the convictions faster,I have no hesitation in stating that crime rate is bound to lessen.
One of the prime reasons why crime,especially in India,is increasing because wrong people or ,for that matter, potential criminals are too confident that once they commit the crime there are thousands of escape routes.This coupled with slow judicial process makes the life easier for wrongdoers.
I am making my point of view keeping in mind this aspect.It’s crystal clear that if authorities be really bothered about proper implementation of laws,the criminals will never be able to execute their nefarious designs. I remember an article that stated how police working in sync with local people managed to attain a crime free reign for a very long time.
However,it’s a harsh reality that crimes can never be eliminated altogether from our society be it progressive or traditional.But that does not mean we should not make attempts to reduce the crime rate.
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Again after going round and round, we come back to the same thing that till the time we do not get rid of corruption, things will not change or will take a long long time
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@Suryasnata
Yes, corruption has set all sorts of roadblocks.But I think this is more because of officials inability to take note of their responsibilities in a serious manner.People who should be doing their jobs with a right attitude are not interested in fulfilling duties towards the public.
See how the police reacts when an ordinary citizen goes to file a FIR.First of all a common citizen is not interested in filing a FIR.However, if he dares to file an FIR he is bound to receive choicest of abuse by the ”Thaneedar”.
Look at the experience of people belonging to lower strata.A poor lady when went to register rape case involving her daughter was dismissed as an insignificant case by the police official.That lady was forced to submit a complaint to a higher official and only then a FIR was filed.You can imagine what else is in store for that lady if that’s the response in initial stage !!
Yes, corruption has set all sorts of roadblocks.But I think this is more because of officials inability to take note of their responsibilities in a serious manner.People who should be doing their jobs with a right attitude are not interested in fulfilling duties towards the public.
See how the police reacts when an ordinary citizen goes to file a FIR.First of all a common citizen is not interested in filing a FIR.However, if he dares to file an FIR he is bound to receive choicest of abuse by the ”Thaneedar”.
Look at the experience of people belonging to lower strata.A poor lady when went to register rape case involving her daughter was dismissed as an insignificant case by the police official.That lady was forced to submit a complaint to a higher official and only then a FIR was filed.You can imagine what else is in store for that lady if that’s the response in initial stage !!
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Criminals know that there are plenty of loopholes in the indian judiciary system and they can easily get through after committing any kind of crime or they have support of people in power.
(Local Perspectives)
This article and point of view in the article is absoluetly right especially when it comes to women-protection laws. The real perpetrators of crimes on women continue to do it while the innocents get caught and are treated as terrorists, probably worse. Women’s groups, politicians, police, lawyers, judges and individual women make money out of dracocian laws
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@Manishkumar
Yes, there are many loopholes in the Indian judiciary.It’s taking note of them but the resurrection process is bit slow.Anyway,the issue at hand not only deals with loopholes,it’s also about how officials ignore their duties.
Yes, there are many loopholes in the Indian judiciary.It’s taking note of them but the resurrection process is bit slow.Anyway,the issue at hand not only deals with loopholes,it’s also about how officials ignore their duties.
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Arvind,
This is absoluetly right especially when it comes to women-protection laws. The real perpetrators of crimes on women continue to do it while the innocents get caught and are treated as terrorists, probably worse. Women’s groups, politicians, police, lawyers, judges and individual women make money out of dracocian laws. Draconian laws are money-spinners in the hands of these people. They keep giving excuses and pointing fingues at the increasing crime rate to make more and more dracocian laws. They are not really bothered about women. They want to make money in the name of women. Its as simple as that. Make money by fooling and misleading the society with false statistics, encourage women to wear revealing clothes in the garb of individual freedom thereby create a situation conducive to more crime. Encourage consumerism so that more money is needed to make a living. This would force women to work thereby inceasing the possibility of crimes against them. Also, that would increase the possibilities of women demanding their rights [Minus the responsibilities] and support feminism and hetred of men. SO, ITS A BIG GAME FEMINISTS ARE PLAYING TO MAKE MNEY, ENSLAVE THE MEN, CREATE HATRED OF MEN AND WOMEN THEMNSELVES WOULD ULTIMATELY LOSE OUT.
This is absoluetly right especially when it comes to women-protection laws. The real perpetrators of crimes on women continue to do it while the innocents get caught and are treated as terrorists, probably worse. Women’s groups, politicians, police, lawyers, judges and individual women make money out of dracocian laws. Draconian laws are money-spinners in the hands of these people. They keep giving excuses and pointing fingues at the increasing crime rate to make more and more dracocian laws. They are not really bothered about women. They want to make money in the name of women. Its as simple as that. Make money by fooling and misleading the society with false statistics, encourage women to wear revealing clothes in the garb of individual freedom thereby create a situation conducive to more crime. Encourage consumerism so that more money is needed to make a living. This would force women to work thereby inceasing the possibility of crimes against them. Also, that would increase the possibilities of women demanding their rights [Minus the responsibilities] and support feminism and hetred of men. SO, ITS A BIG GAME FEMINISTS ARE PLAYING TO MAKE MNEY, ENSLAVE THE MEN, CREATE HATRED OF MEN AND WOMEN THEMNSELVES WOULD ULTIMATELY LOSE OUT.
(Local Perspectives)
@Rohan
The point raised by you was in my mind while penning this article.That’s why I have tried to suggest that instead of arguing in favour of harsher laws why not we make better and effective use of existing laws unless there is dire need of new law ?
First, I don’t believe laws alone bring change.Secondly, if there is no change in mindset of citizens I am certain that all harsh provisions are bound to become medium of harassment.
You are absolutely right Rohan.We can see how harsh provisions introduced by the Government to protect the interests of women have led to fake cases.
Links of some recent interesting articles : http://julita.instablogs.com/entry/the-women-in-power-will-change-the-country-s-scenario/#comment-608850
http://indowaves.instablogs.com/entry/female-politicians-corrupt-and-inefficient-liketheir-male-counterparts/#comment-608855
http://shafee131.instablogs.com/entry/digital-rape-keeps-our-fingers-crossed/#comment-609757
The point raised by you was in my mind while penning this article.That’s why I have tried to suggest that instead of arguing in favour of harsher laws why not we make better and effective use of existing laws unless there is dire need of new law ?
First, I don’t believe laws alone bring change.Secondly, if there is no change in mindset of citizens I am certain that all harsh provisions are bound to become medium of harassment.
You are absolutely right Rohan.We can see how harsh provisions introduced by the Government to protect the interests of women have led to fake cases.
Links of some recent interesting articles : http://julita.instablogs.com/entry/the-women-in-power-will-change-the-country-s-scenario/#comment-608850
http://indowaves.instablogs.com/entry/female-politicians-corrupt-and-inefficient-liketheir-male-counterparts/#comment-608855
http://shafee131.instablogs.com/entry/digital-rape-keeps-our-fingers-crossed/#comment-609757
(Local Perspectives)
Whether it is the crime against women, child or elderly, it shows loopholes in the system. The problem in India is that we are neither conservative nor modern. We are trying to be modern, but are not able to leave our conservative thoughts. As long as people in India do not change mentally, crime against women will increase. The only solution to get rid of it is a stringent law.
In newspaper, we read about how VIPs, including Ajmal Kasab, are treated in jail. 2 paranthas, curd, papad, non-veg once a week….. Hai Hai… It’s not a surprise if someone who is struggling to earn a living thinks that jail is a better option! Is there an estimate on how much India government is spending for feeding the criminals in jails? I wish they allot this money to the poor!
I am not saying that criminals are not human beings, but I am saying that they have to be treated like criminals. They DO NOT deserve any kindness. Giving exemplary punishment, like in the Saudi Arabia, is the only solution.
In newspaper, we read about how VIPs, including Ajmal Kasab, are treated in jail. 2 paranthas, curd, papad, non-veg once a week….. Hai Hai… It’s not a surprise if someone who is struggling to earn a living thinks that jail is a better option! Is there an estimate on how much India government is spending for feeding the criminals in jails? I wish they allot this money to the poor!
I am not saying that criminals are not human beings, but I am saying that they have to be treated like criminals. They DO NOT deserve any kindness. Giving exemplary punishment, like in the Saudi Arabia, is the only solution.
(Local Perspectives)
Rajani,
You forgot crimes against men. You have mentioned about crimes against women, children or elderly. What about crimes against men by women? You also forgot that your faux paus is a product of your conservative mind. You want women to be protected but no protection for men. If we are really modern, then lets amend the alimony and maintenance act,[Let men also claim alimony from women] the child custody act, [Let men also get child custody, domestic violence act,[Men are also victims of domestic violence], insulting the modesty of a woman act, [Men also have modesty], Adultery act,[Women also commit adultery], and many more such laws that are based on conservative ideas. Why ae women opposing amendments to such laws when they claim to be modern? Let women not get married unles they are well-settled and earling minimum of Rs50000/-, a month. Let women not ask for a well-settled guy for marriage. Let men also enjoy the fruits of equality. Let women fight along the borders at 55 degrees heat and -20 degrees in Siachen. Why should men do all that? Let there be army widowers who get the benefit when their women die on the front.
As long as people like you don’t change your attitude, crime against men will not even be recognised, let alone addressed. Draconian laws help only the police, lawyers and women’s groups to extort more money, while the real victims continue to suffer.
You forgot crimes against men. You have mentioned about crimes against women, children or elderly. What about crimes against men by women? You also forgot that your faux paus is a product of your conservative mind. You want women to be protected but no protection for men. If we are really modern, then lets amend the alimony and maintenance act,[Let men also claim alimony from women] the child custody act, [Let men also get child custody, domestic violence act,[Men are also victims of domestic violence], insulting the modesty of a woman act, [Men also have modesty], Adultery act,[Women also commit adultery], and many more such laws that are based on conservative ideas. Why ae women opposing amendments to such laws when they claim to be modern? Let women not get married unles they are well-settled and earling minimum of Rs50000/-, a month. Let women not ask for a well-settled guy for marriage. Let men also enjoy the fruits of equality. Let women fight along the borders at 55 degrees heat and -20 degrees in Siachen. Why should men do all that? Let there be army widowers who get the benefit when their women die on the front.
As long as people like you don’t change your attitude, crime against men will not even be recognised, let alone addressed. Draconian laws help only the police, lawyers and women’s groups to extort more money, while the real victims continue to suffer.
(Local Perspectives)
Madam
Stringent laws can never be a mean to check the crimes until we don’t address the root cause behind the problem. POTA was one of the draconian laws in India. Was it able to check the terrorism?
Stringent laws can never be a mean to check the crimes until we don’t address the root cause behind the problem. POTA was one of the draconian laws in India. Was it able to check the terrorism?
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@Rajani
Thank you for dropping by my page and leaving an interesting remark.
You should also tell us how will stringent laws going to be executed in an efficient way against chaotic backdrop ?
You are right that dreaded criminals have turned jails into some sort of heaven for themselves.Worse, they are using jails to execute their nefarious designs. Contrast it with other image where an innocent under trial spent a long time behind the bars without having done anything wrong.
Do you think harsh laws will prove effective in this scenario?In my eyes, they are only going to fatten the purse of police officials,judges,lawyers and heads of women organizations !!
Thank you for dropping by my page and leaving an interesting remark.
You should also tell us how will stringent laws going to be executed in an efficient way against chaotic backdrop ?
You are right that dreaded criminals have turned jails into some sort of heaven for themselves.Worse, they are using jails to execute their nefarious designs. Contrast it with other image where an innocent under trial spent a long time behind the bars without having done anything wrong.
Do you think harsh laws will prove effective in this scenario?In my eyes, they are only going to fatten the purse of police officials,judges,lawyers and heads of women organizations !!
(Local Perspectives)
@Chintan
I agree with your idea that laws are of little use if the society is not willing to cooperate with better ideals.
POTA was not misused.It was simply not used to keep minorities happy.That’s however is a different issue and not fit for discussion here.
I agree with your idea that laws are of little use if the society is not willing to cooperate with better ideals.
POTA was not misused.It was simply not used to keep minorities happy.That’s however is a different issue and not fit for discussion here.
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Rohan
Here we are talking of the crime in general. Don’t try to categorize it by crime against men or women. Crime against women is a different issue.
Here we are talking of the crime in general. Don’t try to categorize it by crime against men or women. Crime against women is a different issue.
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I agree with Rohan. This is the problem of our democracy. Democratic set up is made in such a fashion for the ruler to divide people and rule. For this they create thousands of law. Victims we all of us. We air our grievances, our problem, but no body hearing. Then what is the solution. Say bye bye to democracy. King rule is better. Even foreign ruler are much better than Indian ruler. This is the experience of youngsters. Many so called ’senior leaders’ cashing yesterdays’ ideology. Now the politician and bureaucrats even dividing country, family, couples, even our cell if they get benefit. The real demon is ’democracy’. The poor and liberal people like us going to suffer.
(Local Perspectives)
Aam Admi,
The very nature of democracy makes it divide the people. Politicians create new problems and then bring out or promise to bring out new solutions to such problems just to stay in power. Its like a Doctor creates new viruses to get more patients.
The very nature of democracy makes it divide the people. Politicians create new problems and then bring out or promise to bring out new solutions to such problems just to stay in power. Its like a Doctor creates new viruses to get more patients.
(Local Perspectives)
Dear Aam admi
You are talking in a typical aam aadmi style. You called the democracy a demon. What is the alternate to this demon?
You are talking in a typical aam aadmi style. You called the democracy a demon. What is the alternate to this demon?
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@Aam Aadmi
Democracy is not demon.The real problem is that we are not able to use power vested in us in a real way.We are not yet prepared for a democratic set up.Democracy is good for a nation like us but some are hell bent to make life hellish for ”poor and liberal people”.
Well,aam aadmi in countries like China cannot dare to criticize government the way you have done here.
Yes, king rule is better.But can that be possible in our era ? What you have to say about Nepal that has given way to new form of governance from monarchy ? Is it a sad development for U ?
Democracy is not demon.The real problem is that we are not able to use power vested in us in a real way.We are not yet prepared for a democratic set up.Democracy is good for a nation like us but some are hell bent to make life hellish for ”poor and liberal people”.
Well,aam aadmi in countries like China cannot dare to criticize government the way you have done here.
Yes, king rule is better.But can that be possible in our era ? What you have to say about Nepal that has given way to new form of governance from monarchy ? Is it a sad development for U ?
(Local Perspectives)
@Suryasnata
Read the comment of Aam Aadmi once again.He has provided you an alternative :King Rule (Monarchy ).It’s a good alternative but simply not possible in post-modernist days !!
Read the comment of Aam Aadmi once again.He has provided you an alternative :King Rule (Monarchy ).It’s a good alternative but simply not possible in post-modernist days !!
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@Suryasnata
Your comment is bit off the mark.
Anyway,even if I don’t turn into monarch,the country is steadily and slowly falling in the trap set by the Maoists? Aren’t U aware of the fact that Naxalites are spreading their reach in our country ?
Your comment is bit off the mark.
Anyway,even if I don’t turn into monarch,the country is steadily and slowly falling in the trap set by the Maoists? Aren’t U aware of the fact that Naxalites are spreading their reach in our country ?
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@ Arvind
Do you want to be a monarch? Beware of Maoists. Do you want to convert India into a Nepal where Maoists are the largest force?
Do you want to be a monarch? Beware of Maoists. Do you want to convert India into a Nepal where Maoists are the largest force?
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Rohan,
I do not differentiate criminals as men and women. Criminals are criminals. And, whether the crime is committed at home, office, or on the road, the victims and their kins suffer.
About the women’s group: They are the best example to show that our law fails to meet the very purpose of protecting the people. Why do you think helpless women seek the help of such organizations? Because they do not dare to approach the authorities. Even educated and powerful people are scared to approach the police or the court, because of the fear of being harassed. As long as people do not get justice from the authorities, alternate ’watchdog’ organizations and tendencies such as moral policing will grow.
It’s the failure of judiciary, as Arvind said- the failure of the systemt to deliver timely justice to the victims, that caused this problem.
Take the example of any case- starting from the hanging of Afsal Guru to the hanging of a father who raped his daughter. The Law in India is taking its own time to decide.....How long? There are millions of cases that have not been registered because of the fear of approaching the authorities.. When will we get a relief from this?
I do not differentiate criminals as men and women. Criminals are criminals. And, whether the crime is committed at home, office, or on the road, the victims and their kins suffer.
About the women’s group: They are the best example to show that our law fails to meet the very purpose of protecting the people. Why do you think helpless women seek the help of such organizations? Because they do not dare to approach the authorities. Even educated and powerful people are scared to approach the police or the court, because of the fear of being harassed. As long as people do not get justice from the authorities, alternate ’watchdog’ organizations and tendencies such as moral policing will grow.
It’s the failure of judiciary, as Arvind said- the failure of the systemt to deliver timely justice to the victims, that caused this problem.
Take the example of any case- starting from the hanging of Afsal Guru to the hanging of a father who raped his daughter. The Law in India is taking its own time to decide.....How long? There are millions of cases that have not been registered because of the fear of approaching the authorities.. When will we get a relief from this?
(Local Perspectives)
@Rajani,
I wish to tell you that most women’s groups [Exceptions apart] are not genuine. They have ulterior motives to spread hatred of men and extortion of men. They thrive on them and make money based on false statistics.
The laws should protect the innocent and punish the guilty. There is nothing called ”Low conviction rate”. It is a wrong term and it seems to indicate that our whole system should be geared to convict people, innocent or otherwise.
Justice is both ways. For the innocent who wants to be let off and for the victim who wants the perpetrator to be punished. Lets not fotget this.
I wish to tell you that most women’s groups [Exceptions apart] are not genuine. They have ulterior motives to spread hatred of men and extortion of men. They thrive on them and make money based on false statistics.
The laws should protect the innocent and punish the guilty. There is nothing called ”Low conviction rate”. It is a wrong term and it seems to indicate that our whole system should be geared to convict people, innocent or otherwise.
Justice is both ways. For the innocent who wants to be let off and for the victim who wants the perpetrator to be punished. Lets not fotget this.
(Local Perspectives)
@Rajani/Rohan
I agree with your view Rohan that most of the organizations dealing with the cause of women have entered in wrong practices.However,I feel what Rajani has said cannot be dismissed altogether.These forums have come in existence because the authorities are not doing their job.It has led to peculiar situation because these ”forums” have become means to exploit men.
The delay in justice is root cause of some of the evils.Rajani,it’s also time to remember that speedy justice is not the business of courts alone.A lot depends on how the investigative agencies are working.
I agree with your view Rohan that most of the organizations dealing with the cause of women have entered in wrong practices.However,I feel what Rajani has said cannot be dismissed altogether.These forums have come in existence because the authorities are not doing their job.It has led to peculiar situation because these ”forums” have become means to exploit men.
The delay in justice is root cause of some of the evils.Rajani,it’s also time to remember that speedy justice is not the business of courts alone.A lot depends on how the investigative agencies are working.
(Local Perspectives)
Arvind
It is the various mental conditions and the flaws of these conditions that will never allow much improvement in crime
In any country even with the threat of death people still because of mental weakness or unfortunate circumstances around them act out criminal acts
Humans in any country will always be at the same proportion of crimes to the number in the population
The variables are too numerous to just say people should not commit crime
Emotion is the perpetrator of crime
It is the various mental conditions and the flaws of these conditions that will never allow much improvement in crime
In any country even with the threat of death people still because of mental weakness or unfortunate circumstances around them act out criminal acts
Humans in any country will always be at the same proportion of crimes to the number in the population
The variables are too numerous to just say people should not commit crime
Emotion is the perpetrator of crime
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@Wayne
I said the same thing in one of the articles posted on IB some days back.Crime can never be totally eliminated but we can take all steps to ensure their minimum occurrence!!
I said the same thing in one of the articles posted on IB some days back.Crime can never be totally eliminated but we can take all steps to ensure their minimum occurrence!!
(Local Perspectives)
@Wayne
”In any country even with the threat of death people still because of mental weakness or unfortunate circumstances around them act out criminal acts”
It’s an excellent analysis!!
”In any country even with the threat of death people still because of mental weakness or unfortunate circumstances around them act out criminal acts”
It’s an excellent analysis!!
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ARVIND
We humans even after all this time don’t understand how we work
I will put it in simple terms
Emotion and our chemical and electrical makeup will never make it possible to reduce crime unless everyone is controled during their daily lives
We humans even after all this time don’t understand how we work
I will put it in simple terms
Emotion and our chemical and electrical makeup will never make it possible to reduce crime unless everyone is controled during their daily lives
(Global Perspectives)
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Why do people cross red light when they know they can be fined for it??
Because they know also that they can get away easily by bribing the policeman or by telling him that XYZ is my so and so.
If people will be fined each time they cross the red light no matter what.....i'm sure next time they'll think twice before doing that and the again when punished, they'll never do it again.
That’s what I want to say via this piece.If we become used to of making use of law in an effective way I don’t think there can ever be a serious law and order problem.
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