August 26, 2014

"It is very difficult to give justice when no one identifies accused in court"- said a retired Judge.

The retired judge was recounting his own experience.

He could see that witnesses were lying on oath. But until some of the witness identifies the accused in court, he cannot convict.

From the demeanour of witnesses he can clearly see that witnesses were not telling truth. It is easy for him to see this.

But case is to be decided on basis of actual words spoken by witnesses in court.
If no one names or identifies the accused, how can a judge give justice?

Haresh Raichura
26/8/14