Justice Verma,
I am an educated, independent and compassionate person. I am a citizen of India and am proud to be called so... most days. I would like to voice my opinions in response to GOI's call out for suggestions on amendments to rape laws. It is my earnest request that you take time to read of our fears and pleas for better protection from our legal system.
2.) 7 years imprisonment seems like an encouragement for these deranged villains who rob victims of their dignity and self respect, to say nothing of their self worth and self confidence. The key word here is self... the aim should be to make the victim feel safe and justice be served upon her, as she attempts to restart a normal life braving her way out with emotional scars.
3.) A minimum of 20 years imprisonment seems like a start for these animals. I would vote for solitary confinement to go with it. Additionally, for special cases, where the assailant has tortured the victim in addition to raping her, death penalty is a MUST. There is no room for compassion for these inhumane crimes and that should be made loud and clear. Sometimes it becomes necessary to make an example of out a few hardened and soulless criminals to deter others who wish to follow in their footsteps. I am afraid, a 7 year sentence maybe acceptable to such criminals who may even think of it as a worthwhile price to pay.
4.) Some are far too gone to be reformed and cannot be trusted to live in this society again. It is the duty of the justice department to step up and protect its citizens and it is high time they serve us well.
Trust you give due consideration to our opinions and fears of living in a society, where women like me have to think twice before stepping out after sundown.
Respectfully
P
I have emailed this to : justice.verma@nic.in
You can send in your suggestions too.
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