It is not everyday that death is celebrated. Hence, the
hanging of Ajmal Kasab marks a very important chapter in the history of Indian
judiciary. This also raises an important question. Should capital punishment be
given out so rarely? Many kind hearted people and hordes of human rights groups
will raise their voice against this kind of punishment being meted out. But
again is it really such a cruel punishment?
The victims and next of kins of the deceased from the 26/11
attacks acclaim that justice has been delivered to them through the execution
of the terrorist. But what about the families and dear ones of the innumerable
ones who have been murdered brutally by fellow countrymen? Will the maximum punishment
of a life sentence given out by our Indian judicial system bring peace to them?
Are we human beings really so generous when it comes to forgiveness? Then what
is the difference between the Almighty above and his creation below? If the
whole point of life sentence to such criminals is to punish them by providing
them an opportunity to realize their crime and repent, what about those who
lost their lives to the brutal acts of these death eaters? Don’t they deserve
another chance to live as well? Why this partiality? Where is their second shot
at life?
Just because Mr.Ajmal Kasab was a terrorist from Pakistan and
took the lives of many, we wanted him to be hanged. But what about those heart
less criminals from our very own country who still walk on the roads freely
after raping and killing women brutally? Such crimes have become daily news
now. Still the steps taken aren’t enough to reduce these crimes. Or is our
government really taking any steps with regard to this matter? Suggesting mind
baffling ideas such as getting girls married very early is not a solution.
We say that capital punishment is inhuman. So is the act of
murder. The Arab countries are probably the only countries where real justice
prevails. Due to the fear of such harsh and strict punishment, crime rate is
also lower in these countries. An eye for an eye makes the whole world go blind
but think of it this way. Would you be at peace and glad if the person who
killed your loved one is still living when he clearly doesn’t have the right
to? Would you still vouch for human rights? I am sure even the most humane of
us would not answer in the affirmative for this question.
Our Indian judicial system is filled with loop holes
providing criminals with every opportunity to escape. When will these loop
holes ever get covered? While dreaming to be a super power and get the tag of a
developed nation, it is necessary to have an efficient judicial system where
the defaulters of the law are penalized heavily. Only the fear of harsh
punishments will bring down the crime rates. I am not saying that every
murderer should be sentenced to be hanged. No. Every case must be treated on
its merit and the circumstances under which the crime was committed needs to be
analyzed and only those who deserve nothing less than death for their crimes
should be sentenced to be hanged till death.
