In law it is always the intention to commit an offence which is punishable and the mere act as such is not punishable unless it is done with criminal intention.
I recently came across a learned advocate arguing in the court that his client who was caught picking pocket, did not gain even twenty rupees from his victim and so he be treated with mercy. The judge immediately said "Your client has been twice unfortunate" and proceeded to sentence the accused.
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"Patta kalile padum":-)
Vasu, I admire the legal principles which help in the interpretation of statutes but somehow somewhere the so called "scholars" have hijacked the very purpose of Law and Court in my humble opinion.
What is the point in running a civil suit for 20 years? Who wins at the end? The lawyers may be.
And be it US or India, Law maybe equal but the legal system/setup always favors the rich and the powerful.
As an afterthought
maybe i am cynical and pessimistic about the legal system in general.
PK,
You have reasons to be :-))
I didnot know such things happen in the court....interesting!
The Law favors the lawyers - neither the rich nor the poor!
Leared advocate, poor pickpocket and the judge..Very funny indeed.
Wonder what the audience do in such cases.!!
Did you all laugh.!! Is it allowed?
Iraivaa yaen indha erpaadu nee sol sol sol
Erpadhum maruppadhum en paadu, o no, no, no
:-)
Archana,
Thanks for saying you didnt know, hence the next post.
Harish,
Are lawyers neither rich nor poor?
Narayanan,
Laughter is spontaneous, guess what even that advocate couldn't control his laughter.
Thennavan,
Iraivan solvadhai marupathaal thaan nai padum paadu padugirom naam.
LOL thats was a good one bro. Good to know wit still remains in our legal system.
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