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In this episode, we discuss the spree of criminal cases that india has had to tackle in the past couple of months. Priyadarshini Mattoo, Jesica Lal, Mohd Afzal et al. The Supreme Court was more in the news this quarter than it has been in the past decade. With all eyes on how deftly it treats the high profile case of Jesica Lal, the Supreme Court has its task cut out.

If doctors take the Hippocratic Oath vowing ethical practice of medicine, do Lawyers have a similar oath? Professionally, the 77 year old criminal lawyer, Ram Jethmalani has every right to defend Manu Sharma. But, does his profession see client above truth and justice? You tell us.

We also try to propose a solution to terrorism. Well, it ain’t a politically correct one. But, what the heck… terrorism ain’t sacred either.

Episode Notes:

• Ramjethmalani tries to play god to Manu Sharma in the high profile Jesica Lal case.
• Indian Penal Code defines death penalty.
• Ram Jethmalani fumes as Karan Thapar tries to douse the flames with some more fuel.
• Mohd Afzal attacks the Indian Parliament, but, the electric chair might just evade him
• Afzal’s wife pleads for clemency in this letter addressed to the nation.

Yours Internetally,
Abhishek

P.S : Intro music provided by Alms for Shanti

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Moving on…

1992: “India is a land of farmers.” So said my history teacher in class IV.
2006: The land of farmers has turned its back on them. Since 2001, 2279 farmers have bid farewell to India in desperation. October 2006 alone saw 110 farmers joining the infamous club. Another million are considering the option seriously. No, they haven’t fled the country. They are history…

We at Indicast try to figure out the reason behind the death epidemic and more importantly what can be done to avert the crisis. There are a million unanswered questions. We’ll leave it at that. You guys decide what to make of it.

No, this is not melodrama. We are not trying to hype it up to get some brownie points from you. Listen to the podcast. Make your judgement. Tell us what you feel can be done and should be done to give our farmers a chance to lead a normal hand to mouth living. Our farmers deserve an opportunity to live. Isn’t that a fundamental right? May be not, if you are a farmer from a non descript taluka at Nashik in Marathwada earning 20 cents a day and supporting a family of four… tough luck.

Ah, last time we checked, India was a democratic country, wasn’t it?

Episode Notes:

• Do we need to go the China way by buliding Special Economic Zones?
• Indian farmers are a neglected lot and they remain so. Do they deserve a chance to live?
• If Laloo Prasad Yadav can turn around the fortune of the railways by doing his job, what on earth is Sharad Pawar doing for agriculture?
• Why is the media silent?
• Is there a solution to this utter lack of rationality?
• Will the farmers someday get what they should?
• Can we, the middle class, the common man do something about the situation and may be some day stop cribbing?
• Who the !@#$ can make the difference?

Yours Internetally,
Abhishek

P.S : Intro music provided by Alms for Shanti

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