The conclusion of the article, “Seize the opportunity” (November 6), assumes that there will be a trickle-down effect, resulting in better governance. However the question that arises is this: are we setting the right precedent? There is a pile of cases pending in Supreme Court affecting all classes of citizens. Therefore, why isn’t the judiciary expediting hearing and conclusion in these cases? There has been a number of high profile cases reported in the media that have shown the huge fault lines in the process. Therefore, rather than only expediting cases involving politicians, there is an even greater need to expedite judicial reforms such as time-bound justice, shorter intervals during proceedings and respite from delayed judicial appointments. Many of the reforms in the judiciary don’t require the legislative approval.
Shreyansh Jain,
Chandigarh
Criminalisation of politics is a blot on democracy. Corrupt candidates use money, political power, caste and religion-based mobilisation to lure and/or coerce the electorate to vote for them. What could be expected from such lawmakers? The Supreme Court is our only ray of hope. It must uphold its impartial and independent character and vigorously pursue compliance of its earlier judgments. The momentum gained must not be lost but should culminate in injunctions based on a strong legal footing against such unethical practices.
Nishant Choudhary,
Naandla, Ajmer, Rajasthan
