Cases that drag on
The report (Page 1, April 16), “National Herald case: ED files chargesheet against Sonia, Rahul”, only raises one pertinent question: why do cases get delayed for abnormally long periods? Do we need decades to clear cases?
The judiciary needs to work to a time frame that is reasonable. The various agencies that support the judiciary in collecting evidence need to work fast. Things cannot be delayed beyond a period. Whether it is the National Herald case, or the cases of those of Mehul Choksi, Nirav Modi or Vijay Mallya, there is an abnormal delay in closure.
Balasubramaniam Pavani,
Secunderabad
This is a case that has been in the ‘pending list’. It raises the perception that the case is being revived as this is also election season. When the top court of the land has made it clear that there should be a time limit within which Governors and even the President need to give their assent to Bills, why cannot the judiciary set a time limit for closure of cases filed by central investigative agencies, especially against political leaders? There also needs to be similar action in ‘normal’ cases which have been dragging on for decades in various courts.
N. Mahadevan,
Chennai
It may be a ‘fact’ that the ‘Gandhi family is the most corrupt family in the world’. However, one would like to know whether politicians in the BJP and the right wing can prove that they are lily white and spotless when it comes to public life. The electoral bonds scheme and the rise of businessmen from only one particular State have still to be explained satisfactorily. There are sure to be stories of malfeasance in governance by a certain political party, that is now in its third term.
Daniel Raj,
Bengaluru
Panel on autonomy
The decision by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu to form a three-member high-level committee to strengthen ‘States’ autonomy and federalism’ will, without doubt, further damage the central-State government relationship. When the judiciary is functioning independently and effectively, there is no emergent reason to safeguard the Constitution which is not under any palpable threat now. On the other hand, there are civic and environmental issues besides law and order problems in the State that need attention. The Tamil Nadu government needs well-wishers to advise it to avoid confrontation with New Delhi.
K. Chellappan,
Chennai
Expressing disagreement
While the amendments to the Waqf Act passed by both Houses of Parliament have triggered widespread protests and legal challenges, it is disheartening to witness the situation turn violent in certain regions, especially in West Bengal. In a democracy, disagreement with legislation can be voiced through peaceful protests and legal redress.
Kamil S.V.,
Androth Island, Lakshadweep.
Published – April 17, 2025 12:24 am IST