Well for one it is easy to pick on soft targets. Actors make for easy targets and results are highly visible to keep gullible people happy. I do think though some more punishment like maybe another year would have been more appropriate since what he did was unlawful but magnitude is a bit harsh. There are tons of such criminal politicians in UP/Bihar but they hardly ever are convicted. In very rare cases if there is some really serious charge(few murders etc) then maybe. I would be happier if some of those politicians got the rap. But Bombay police did control(extra-judicial actions) these gangs which used to run extortion rackets pretty well so hopefully action is happening and then people will not feel the need for these things. Looking at the scenario those days(92-93), it is not entirely un-imaginable for someone who(or family- read muslim mom) could be a target, to keep ammunition etc. If customs could allow guns to be brought in with some bribe, it does not inspire lot of confidence. I hope this is considered by SC.
