The fact that Calcutta High Court judge Justice C.S. Karnan retired as a fugitive rather than retiring gracefully makes one sad. It is unfortunate that a person of the stature of Mr. Karnan could act in a manner unbecoming of a judge. His arrest finally sends out a strong message to other judges that however aggrieved one may be, one must abide by the laws of the land to uphold the dignity of the judiciary at any cost. Anyone trying to dispense his/her brand of justice may have to face the consequences sooner rather than later as per the laws in force (“C.S. Karnan held near Coimbatore”, June 21).
K.R. Srinivasan,
Secunderabad
Justice Karnan did not crown himself with glory or grace by all that he did. Not a tear will be shed for his present plight and predicament. He brought ruin upon himself despite being given a very long rope. One need not be a role model but one should not become a laughing stock in the public eye.
Sivamani Vasudevan,
Chennai
