In a democracy like India, the
citizens pin much hopes on the country’s legal system, because when power
corrupts the leaders, it is only the legal system and the judiciary which can
assume the saviour’s role. For
the legal system and judiciary to command respect, it should be able to send
strong signals that it is capable of safeguarding the interests of the people,
when democratic system is abused by leaders. The efficiency of the legal system
and judiciary is judged more on this capability than on any other factor. It is
widely accepted that delivery of justice along with a strong message that
justice has actually been delivered is one of the core elements of
jurisprudence.
The maxims enshrined in the Constitution of India that all
are equal before law and that no one should be discriminated against on any
grounds are undoubtedly among the most important doctrines and perhaps the
basic spirit of the nation’s paramount statute book. The series of verdicts
of the Special CBI Court, Ranchi in connection with the fodder scam cases are
to be seen from this perspective. The verdicts serve to reinforce the faith and
trust of the people of India in the country’s legal system and judiciary.
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