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Choosing the right judges
P P Rao, in his article “Choosing judges”
(Oct 16), has stated that a statutory search committee can help the collegium in selecting candidates for appointment of judges in the higher judiciary. Thus the merits of candidates can be compared and the system of selection of judges will become methodical and transparent. In the recent past, eminent jurist Fali S Nariman, too, advocated a judicial ombudsman to look into complaints in the higher judiciary. The ombudsman should not consist of judges alone. People from the executive and other walks of life must be included in it to make it broadbased. Dr GURKIRPAL SINGH, Ludhiana
Tainted judges
The Union Law Minister has said that tainted persons won’t be made judges and that declaration of judges’ assets shall be covered in a comprehensive Bill that will deal with the issue of accountability of High Court and Supreme Court judges. It is a good move. But what about politicians? Most political parties have tainted persons. Will politicians and political parties set an example by not having tainted persons in their parties? MAHESH KUMAR, New
Delhi
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Awarded in haste US President Barack Obama has been chosen for the Nobel Peace Prize, an award that he does not deserve, at least, not yet. The committee has commended Mr Obama for his extraordinary efforts in strengthening international diplomacy and co-operation between people. Undeniably, Mr Obama is a visionary. But the committee should have waited for him to do something substantial. Dr NARESH RAJ, Patiala Lessons from China K Subrahmanyam’s article “Learning from China”(Oct 19) has clearly underlined the pragmatic approach that India needs to follow. Being the second most populous nation and an emerging power, India needs to move beyond its obsession with Pakistan. India should focus on innovative policies to compete in the world. Instead of creating media hype about China’s motives and Pakistan’s insincerity we should lay emphasis on diplomacy and tighten our security at the same time. Dr MANPREET KAUR,Jalandhar Death for rapists Undoubtedly, rape is the most heinous crime against women (editorial, “Rape and punishment”, Oct 19). The accused do not deserve even an iota of leniency or mercy. Unfortunately, the conviction rate of rapists is dismal in the country. Hence, only speedy justice and deterrent punishment like death penalty can help curb this menace. The government, too, must do everything to protect women’s dignity and rights. O P COUSHIK, Kurukshetra Melodious past Fond memories of my youth flooded my mind after reading the middle “Binaca Geet Mala”(Oct 22) by Major-Gen Raj Mehta (retd). I used to listen to the Binaca Geet Mala regularly at 8 pm every Wednesday and thoroughly enjoyed the melodious film songs. The middle filled me with nostalgia. AMAR JIT SINGH GORAYA,Scotland, UK
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