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Courting Injustice - The Nirbhaya Case and its Aftermath
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- GenresCrime
260 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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June 16, 2017
You have to accept that some books are not meant for you. This was one such book. I was not able to finish it due to its technicality.
Author has started book with case of Nirbhaya. He mentioned what had happened on that day. And how it could have been avoided if system was followed religiously. In next few chapters author mentioned other serious crimes against women (irrespective of their age). There was need or urgency to take some action against such crime. Author then explained how seriously people and government took it. Committee were formed to look into the matter and prepare a report with proper legal suggestions.
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Author has started book with case of Nirbhaya. He mentioned what had happened on that day. And how it could have been avoided if system was followed religiously. In next few chapters author mentioned other serious crimes against women (irrespective of their age). There was need or urgency to take some action against such crime. Author then explained how seriously people and government took it. Committee were formed to look into the matter and prepare a report with proper legal suggestions.
Detailed Review Link - http://chevusread.blogspot.in/2016/11...
November 5, 2016
Courting Injustice by Rajesh Talwar is a book which entails the horrific gang rape case of Nirbhaya which took place in Delhi on the fateful night of 16 December. The book is divided into 10 chapters with each chapter dealing with a
certain topic.
Anger. Shame. Disgust. Helplessness. This is what I was feeling as I was reading the book.
It starts with the description of what happened on that night. The author also delves into the life of the victim and her family. From then on, he talks about the New-Anti Rape Laws which came into force as a result of this unfortunate event. This section of the book is comprehensive as it clearly delineated the difference between the old and the new laws. He not only talks about the crimes against women but also against men, children, and transgender.
The section on Verma Committee recommendations is thorough and well-articulated. From highlighting the good points to highlighting where it failed to offer the solutions, the author has done a very good job. He explains the lacunae in the system and how new laws filled those gaps.
The author not only goes rambling about the problem but also provides solutions. He first explains the problems which plague our judicial system backed with shocking statistics. Then he offers the possible solutions. The author also touches some crucial topics like marital rape, capital punishment and the inclusion of stalking and voyeurism as crimes.
The author has referenced many other cases which show that the book is backed with a good amount of research. The details are not too elaborate, just enough to summarize what happened without leaving any important details. The analytical approach towards the subject has helped the author to cover all the aspects in a balanced manner. The book has definitely helped me understand the subject a little better.
The only parts I didn't like reading were the description of laws in legal language. Though the explanation was simplified by the author, I found them distracting. Other than that the book has done its job quite well.
certain topic.
Anger. Shame. Disgust. Helplessness. This is what I was feeling as I was reading the book.
It starts with the description of what happened on that night. The author also delves into the life of the victim and her family. From then on, he talks about the New-Anti Rape Laws which came into force as a result of this unfortunate event. This section of the book is comprehensive as it clearly delineated the difference between the old and the new laws. He not only talks about the crimes against women but also against men, children, and transgender.
The section on Verma Committee recommendations is thorough and well-articulated. From highlighting the good points to highlighting where it failed to offer the solutions, the author has done a very good job. He explains the lacunae in the system and how new laws filled those gaps.
The author not only goes rambling about the problem but also provides solutions. He first explains the problems which plague our judicial system backed with shocking statistics. Then he offers the possible solutions. The author also touches some crucial topics like marital rape, capital punishment and the inclusion of stalking and voyeurism as crimes.
The author has referenced many other cases which show that the book is backed with a good amount of research. The details are not too elaborate, just enough to summarize what happened without leaving any important details. The analytical approach towards the subject has helped the author to cover all the aspects in a balanced manner. The book has definitely helped me understand the subject a little better.
The only parts I didn't like reading were the description of laws in legal language. Though the explanation was simplified by the author, I found them distracting. Other than that the book has done its job quite well.
October 7, 2016
This one is definitely not for the faint hearted. Its a very skillful compilation of all the facts and figures. So its not one of the usual books on Nirbhaya. Also its not a one sitting book. Its heavy and will leave you with a lot of questions.
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Please find my full review on
http://hetikasanghani.blogspot.in/201...
July 14, 2014
what is special about this book is that it is dealing with such heavy issues but writes about them in such a way that everyone can understand them. this is a book for the nirbhayas of the past and the nirbhayas of the future. A must read!
July 2, 2014
the book deals with all the changes that has been brought in the rape cases.it has provided a detailed analysis of the judicial system of the country.
July 15, 2014
Crisp, intelligent, to the point.
An excellent read and explanation of what ails Indias justice system
An excellent read and explanation of what ails Indias justice system
March 16, 2015
this book is really inspire me to read.
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