Remission and justice
Attempts to bypass established norms of justice as a result of pressure by vested interests is not a new development in India. But there is a limit to this. If India considers itself to be a nation to look up to, it needs to follow norms of justice. There is no doubt that the release of the 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case — which is a heinous crime — is a black mark. The development is bound to have a chilling effect on the minorities. The judiciary needs to send out a strong signal and uphold the values of justice.
Rohith Varon S.S.,