Entrapment by proof collecting agency, of an Indian consular and violation of her dignity are not procedures known in international Justice system. Since interpretation of Vienna Convention is involved, the issue may arise for a dispute in International Court of Justice.
Whatever has been done by proof collecting agency is verifiable with documents. Investigation of a crime and Entrapment of a Suspect by forming a chain of evidence around accused, are something new to Criminal Justice system in India.
This is not a good sign. A range of evils apart from Blackmailing and Extortion can arise from such a system. Therefore, for these reasons, the system of "Going with an Entrapment and Revenge Attitude" is not encouraged in civil societies.
This may have some justification in dealing with terror and economic crimes. But to employ the same law against a middle class small individual over a minimum wage issue, is not very dignified. It is like a Lion using its paw to kill a fly.
The fly may die. But it will leave a very bad shame name for lion through out the jungle. Particularly, in India. Because here, it is not considered Manly.
Haresh Raichura
(Lawyer, Supreme Court of India), on twitter @hareshraichura, profile on LinkedIn as Haresh Raichura
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