The Law, the Power, the Nexus

Abstract

Jurisprudence talks about an associated duty with every right. The right has always been enjoyed but the duty, neglected. Rule of law has provided for division or separation of powers. This provision has been moulded in a malafide way. In India, the three organs are independent bodies but comprise of people who are not independent from each other. Politicians need criminals to suppress the opposition, gather money needed during elections, keep themselves in power and infuse fear among the voters, the common man. The Parliament houses more than a hundred members facing criminal charges. Criminals benefit from it by getting political power, even ministerial berths and relief from police. The police, too, act according to their superior’s (politicians) orders and work in tandem with the criminals for personal gains. There is a symbiotic mutually beneficial relationship that has developed between these three. There currently exists both criminalization of politics and politicization of crime. The people, who matter, are in a position to manipulate the system and monopolize power. The Vohra Committee report brought into light the maladies of the governing system. The Election Commission, too, tried to bring in more transparency, but the end results have not been significant. This nexus puts a heavy burden on the state exchequer and the loss is suffered by the same oppressed taxpayer, the common man.