Terms like miscarriage, hijack, usurp, coup, negligence,
have turned out to be common parlance in our society today. The terms that lend
credence to civilised human existence have found forays to enter openly yet
clandestinely.
Not many days ago, a 7-year old child had to face death for
a disease that could be cured in a week. The icing of the bad news was an
administrative gaffe on the medical bill presented to the bereaved parents – a
hefty bill of Rs 18 lakhs – a miscarriage of justice, or the result of avarice
and medical negligence and worse in a country which has no proper medical care
and ranks very low in the quality of life index.
Yet another instance of miscarriage of justice. Despite an
Indian being re-elected to the esteemed seat of ‘justice’ internationally, a
global terrorist leaves prison free to be a civilian – Hafeez Saeed.
Mumbai Terror Target
The man who solely masterminded the 26/11 attack on one of
Mumbai’s posh and iconic hotels is treated as commoner by our not-so-trustworthy
neighbour.
Hafeez Saeed is supposed to have lost dozens of relatives en
route to Lahore during partition, six decades ago. He sought revenge in
conducting multiple strikes on India and lean on this grudge with religion to
support.
Besides killing dozens of innocent citizens, the global
terrorist also claims to be a mentor to JuD and LeT (terror outfits). Do we
masquerade such despicable characters on the front pages of our newspapers and
websites? Are we taking steps forward or backwards to bring politics and
justice on the right track.
In the same breath, we speak of missile technology, cyber
security and accessibility to clean environment. Are we floating on the same
muddled waters on a new wavelength?
Justice even if delayed should be just. No backdoor politics
for crooks and idle scamsters who have always been served their broth on a gold
platter.
The common man is not so stupid as not to notice a ‘black’ economy that is being steered by black
marketers. The shallowness of a parallel economy is becoming evident.
The splurge of ill-gotten wealth disbursed to institutions,
persons and projects which may not bring a glimmer of hope for the honest
tax-payer.
Jugaad – if illegal,
can be legal?!
A new mode of transport in rural Rajasthan for vehicular
commute is called ‘Jugaad’. This is a locally assembled vehicle, looks ugly on
the exterior, prone to accidents if the driver is reckless. After a 2010 mishap
and settling compensation to accident victims, this vehicle is a legal option.
So miscarriage of justice can be termed here as carriage of justice.
If in Rajasthan and you opt for a ‘Jugaad’ vehicle, keep
fingers crossed and pray for a cool driver. Smile!
On that count we can look forward to any such ‘Jugaad’
methods to get going with life and all will be okay if the Judiciary nods ‘yes’
to your venture. You know where the load lies and so miscarriage can be a best
bet for carriage of justice.
PS: Rule out hardcore criminals and crimes with no solution for years
to come.
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