Date:29/06/2004 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2004/06/29/stories/2004062901351003.htm

Opinion - Letters to the Editor

Dhananjoy's appeal

Sir, — Dhananjoy Chatterjee should be given capital punishment. I certainly have no sympathy for a man who raped and killed a 14-year-old. Crimes against women are on the increase and they no longer feel safe. Clemency for Dhananjoy will send wrong signals.

G. Sharmila,
Anantapur, A.P.

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Sir, — Already, our legal system is slow in delivering justice and the conviction rate in crimes against women is dismal. A lenient view in the case will contribute to the existing disorder in society.

T. Karthikeyan,
Madurai, T.N.

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Sir, — The fact that some countries have done away with the death penalty is no reason to show leniency or grant Dhananjoy clemency.

M. Jagadish,
Bhadravati, Karnataka