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Symptom of systemic rot
In his article, “Violating the rule of law” (Perspective, Jan 17), N.H. Hingorani takes us on an emotional and factual journey showcasing the brazen misuse of power by all organs of governance. As for the torture perpetrated on Ruchika Girhotra and her family, the accused SPS Rathore, is not the real problem, but only a symptom of the rot in a system that preys on the weak and works for the benefit of the powerful. Such incidents are common in India where the powerful rape, molest, kidnap and victimise defenseless women with sickening regularity and yet do not get any media attention or justice. Common people can expect no justice from the system that is rotten, corrupt, complicated and insensitive. Consequently, our anger should be directed towards revamping the system so that such abuse of power cannot recur in future. Dr VITULL K. GUPTA,
Bathinda
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II The article stresses the need for fixing accountability on institutions and individuals who failed to discharge their duties and involved to defend the accused Rathore in the Ruchika case. Now the onus is on the CBI to investigate the case properly and comprehensively and try for exemplary punishment to the accused. The case has already been weakened in the eyes of law by distorting and tampering the evidence by the accused in the state. Had the media not raised the matter, Rathore would have been acquitted by the higher courts sooner or later. NARESH BATRA, Paonta Sahib (HP) A simple test The write-up “The Amusing Godman” (Jan 16) by Khushwant Singh rightly conveyed that ‘cruel intolerance’ is the life-breath of theism. A simple test will suffice. Observe if there is one among them who does not belittle or slander rival teachers. If you find such a generous and humble soul, keep in close touch with him, and you will soon acquire all virtues. Aditya N. Chopra, Kurukshetra
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