Does IPC stand for Indian Penal Code or Instant Peoples’ Court

To

The Chief Minister
Haryana

Re; Does IPC stand for Indian Penal Code or Instant Peoples’ Court

Respected Sir

It is with great anguish that I am bringing forth to you the situation which has developed in Fatehabad Haryana. At the outset let me clarify that I do not wish to give any justification for the actions of Dr Jindal who has been accused of sexually molesting a woman. The issue I wish to raise with you today is the barbaric treatment and Taliban like justice meted out to him at the hands of the rogue elements of the society in the presence of the police by parading him naked, blackening his face, beating him and vandalizing his hospital.

I have absolute respect for the law and I expect the law to deal with Dr Jindal as per provisions of Indian Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code. However despite an extensive search of the law books I have been unable to find the above mentioned punishments (Public beating, parading naked, vandalizing hospital property) at the hands of “public” in any book as appropriate punishment in Indian Law for the alleged crime committed by him. If anything these actions by the mob are a crime and action needs to be taken against these self righteous criminals to protect a civilized society from regressing into a medieval feudal state where lynching is acceptable.

Vigilantism and mob justice undermine the rule of the law in a developed society. Condoning such acts encourages suchlike perpetrators of instant justice and makes a mockery of the judicial system. If what has been alleged against Dr Jimmy Jindal is a crime then so is violence which is proven with video proofs against these criminals. Unfortunately such is the society that we live in that on one hand a doctor who has allegedly committed a crime is behind bars but those who have openly and flagrantly beaten up someone who may or may not be guilty are roaming scot free openly giving threats to family members of Dr Jindal and to members of Indian Medical Association.

There exists a Prevention of Violence against Medicare Service Persons and institutions Act in Haryana. This Act should have been immediately invoked against those who indulged in violence. Unfortunately no action has been taken so far by the police. Lawlessness being promoted by condoning suchlike acts speaks volumes of the governance in the State of Haryana. The allegation of sexual molestation is being investigated and due process of the law followed in the case. However if Dr Jindal is later exonerated of charges of misconduct how then will his agony which he and his family has undergone be compensated.

Kindly take notice of this deterioration in law and order situation and do what is needful as per law to bring these criminals to justice as this is what all responsible citizens of India expect . This one incident will prevent 100 doctors from going to work in areas of need.

Yours sincerely

Dr Neeraj Nagpal 31/10/2017