The conviction of Jayalalithaa, 4-year jail term, disqualification as MLA and a fine of Rs 100 cr has restored the faith of the people in the judiciary and given them hope that all scam-tainted politicians will soon be put behind bars. This is the first time a sitting CM has been convicted.
The judgement will send shivers down the spines of thick-skinned politicians who thought they were above the law. The centre must come good on its pre-poll promises by instituting a special court to fast-track all pending scam cases worth thousands of crores of rupees. And who better than Justice John Michael D’Cunha to preside over the court?
Prof Robert Castellino, Calangute
