The Indian judicial system cannot be aloof from the corruption malaise that has infiltrated all other walks of public life. I know a very good lawyer who told me some shocking things.
Judges of Sessions Courts, district courts, high courts and yes, even the Supreme court are corrupt to the extent that will shock you all.
In the 1980's, there was a highly publicised case of the death of Manjushree Sarda (in Pune) by the poison Potassium Cyanide. Her husband was convicted in both the Sessions and High Court, and the Supreme Court of India let him off! It was an open secret that the verdict of the Supreme Court bench was known beforehand to her husband's family, who had performed a "vijay Puja" a few days before the verdict was announced! It is said that the Chief Justice of India at that time (i won't name him, you can easily find out who) personally made sure that the bench acquited him.
In the Mumbai High Court, it is common knowledge that certain lawyers always favor a few judges to preside over their cases, and at times wait for the "bench to change."
My lawyer acqaintance told me that there is everything in the Indian judicial system, except justice.
RE:RE:RE:Corruption in the judicial system
by on Apr 19, 2007 02:30 PM Permalink
Dear, It seems you havn\'t been to any court.In any court the PESHKAR takes bribe of 10 Rs for every date for next hearing,every thing is in front of the honerable judge.I bet you can get away with a murder by paying Rs 1 lac to any Judge of any court(Except some of the high profile cases where media is involved)
