Delhi rape: Lawyers boycott rapists

[It is unfortunate that the lawyers in Delhi, have perhaps forgotten their professional ethics and is behaving in a shameless manner; when the case  of defending the poor slum-dwellers accused of rape and murder is concerned. Will the lawyers have done the same, if for example, a multi-millionaire is involved in a similar episide? I doubt!! However, this is not an isolated case in India, this kind of prejudice against the poor and vulnerable in the society is present all over the world. That is why it is said: A person who does not have "Capital" to appoint good lawyers is more prone to get Capital Punishment (Death Sentence). Shame upon these lawyers in Delhi....!! Also, where is the BJP, MP and a distinguised lawyer, Mr.Ram Jethmalani now, who gave long speeches, when he  took  up a similar case.......??!! I have placed the video, for you to judge, if  the lawyers are doing the correct thing. I feel that every person or any alleged criminal should be given a chance to represent  his case and every trial should be free and fair. This kind of professional mis-conduct by the lawyers of Delhi, is a blot to our democracy. Shame!! Shame!! Shame!!]

New Delhi: Lawyers at a Delhi court have said they will not defend the six people standing trial for the gang-rape and murder of a 23-year-old medical student whose case has shocked the country and provoked a national outcry for safety of women.

Hearings are expected to begin on Thursday at the Saket district courts, where the Delhi Police will formally present a 1,000-page chargesheet against five men facing the charges. The sixth, believed to be a juvenile, would be tried in a juveniles' court, but the police are conducting bone tests to determine his age.

"We have decided that no lawyer will stand up to defend them. It would be immoral to defend the case," said Sanjay Kumar, a lawyer and member of the Saket District Bar Council.

Kumar said the 2,500 advocates registered at the court have decided to "stay away" to ensure "speedy justice", meaning the government would have to appoint lawyers for the defendants. Another lawyer at the court confirmed the boycott.

The woman died on Saturday morning after a brave struggle of 13 days to survive injuries that doctor said were so grievous that her body couldn't endure.

She was gang-raped on a moving bus on December 16 and thrown out with her male friend, who was also battered. 

News Body, Courtesy: www.sify.com