Opinion Open court
This refers to the editorial Voice of reason (IE,June 17) and the report Minister wants proceedings in court recorded
Open court
* This refers to the editorial Voice of reason (IE,June 17) and the report Minister wants proceedings in court recorded (IE,June 14). Kapil Sibals idea is novel,although many countries have such a system in place. However,whether the system is feasible in a large country like India is debatable. Transparency is uppermost in Sibals mind. But whether the efficiency of courts will be hit is a pertinent question. The introduction of audio recording has the potency to slow down courts functioning. As compared to higher courts,trial courts function differently. Judges may be wary of the recording and,in the eagerness to weigh every word,may be tied down. This may further delay proceedings. Audio recording may prompt some judges to even do away with open court judgments. That being said,Sibal has to discuss the proposal threadbare with the CJI. We need a mechanism which balances effective justice delivery with perceptible transparency.
Ganapathi Bhat
Akola
Nitishs gamble
* The propulsion of Narendra Modi to the forefront of the BJPs campaign committee has caused a lot of flutter. First it was L.K. Advani who revolted. Then it was Nitish Kumar of the JD(U) who dumped the BJP to end a 17-year alliance. Its evident now that Modis rivals are wary of him,and Nitish in particular feels his own prime ministerial ambitions will be nipped in the bud if Modi is allowed to flower. But how will deserting the BJP further Nitishs interests? The only front the JD(U) has managed to put up is a brave front by deserting not a sinking ship but a very buoyant one. On the other hand,the BJP has stood its ground and not succumbed to the JD(U)s pressure tactic to dump Modi. The JD(U)s desertion will in fact be a blessing in disguise for the BJP because nobody can now dilute their agenda.
Hemant Hemmady
Virar
* The JD(U)s exit from the NDA has immediate and serious consequences for the Bihar government,necessitating Nitish Kumar to prove his majority in the assembly. Parties other than the BJP,however,are eager to accept the JD(U). Also,now there will be little trouble for the BJP to nominate their PM candidate,that is,Modi.
Vijay D. Patil
Murthys return
In his first term as CEO,N. Narayana Murthy was an enigma and made Infosys a forced to reckon with. But this time round,Murthy is not so confident and says it will take three years to turn Infosys around. So,there will be some tough decisions resulting in pain. Theres no need for investors to worry as the company is again in the hands of a visionary. Now,Murthy has to go for flexible pricing policies to enhance growth and change the companys old outlook.
C.K. Subramaniam Mumbai
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