Castration of a rapist

Castration of a rapist
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Of late, the Madras high court has been in the news for wrong reasons. The comments of the judges often smack of helpless outbursts devoid of any legitimate legal recourses. In the recent past, the court ordered ‘’not only ‘mediation’ with a rapist but also his release.”

Of late, the Madras high court has been in the news for wrong reasons. The comments of the judges often smack of helpless outbursts devoid of any legitimate legal recourses. In the recent past, the court ordered ‘’not only ‘mediation’ with a rapist but also his release.”

When the comment of the judge generated ridicule and protests from the public, the judge withdrew his comments.

Now, the same court recommended a measure like castration of a rapist when blood-curdling gang-rapes of children take place.’ One wonders whether a regressively primitive punishment can be a solution to a heinous and barbaric crime like a rape.

Vadrevu B Subrahmanyam, Kakinada
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