Bombay Highcourt in a recent case of rape against a high class popular doctor gave unusual favour to the doctor against the accuser who is from a very poor background. In 1970s, legendary Communist leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala, EMS Namboodiripad faced action from the Supreme Court for contempt of court, after his remarks about the then state of judiciary. EMS had alleged that in case of balanced evidence between a well-dressed pot-bellied rich man and poor ill-dressed and illiterate person, the judge instinctively favours the former. The remark has drawn courts’ ire and the Communist stalwart was found guilty of contempt of court. The court decision did ignite a huge debate then and recent development in Bombay High Court exposes why this debate is essential, even today.
Posted on: Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:07:48 +0000
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