Bilkis Bano Case : 'Gujarat Govt Has No Jurisdiction To Grant Remission' - Rebecca John | Interview

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Bilkis Bano Case : 'Gujarat Govt Has No Jurisdiction To Grant Remission' - Rebecca John | Interview
In this interview with Manu Sebastian, Managing Editor of LiveLaw, Senior Advocate Rebecca M John discusses the legality of the remission granted to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case.
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[@sanghamitramridha620]

Love the way Rebecca ma'am explains every fine points of law. She has so much knowledge that she can turn any conversation into a classroom where we get to live the provisions and the law. Please do come up with many more interviews of hers in various topics.

[@thomasaugustine4413]

Isn't it proof enough that the convicts are getting a return of favour, by the people whom the convicts had helped , ie the BJP?

[@libshastra]

Conjecture or speculation is not considered proof by any court of law.

[@marianfurtado7495]

Adv John is very well versed with the law and unbiased, and I respect her views which are very much based on facts relating to the case as well as earlier judgements passed. However, those persons who purposefully decided to release the rapists without proper procedure and proper consultation should be severely punished too. Or fined heavily, so that such is not repeated. Also the organisation or the persons who garlanded and sweetened the convicts' mouths, must be made to pay for this by banning the organisation or fining the individuals. Let this correction be seen by the entire world so that they will know the Indian courts have spine and stand for Gandhiji's 'Truth'.

[@shafiqkhan-yy8gv]

Yes all the cases prosecuted by C.B.I how come state govt. Jurisdiction for any remissions, it is shameful act , I hope Hon,ble high court n SC will take action according to law

[@Kathakathan11]

But in Rajiv Gandhi case Supreme Court said, that in such cases it’s sate government who has jurisdiction

[@chetansamariya8482]

Very candid observation by the lady learned lawyer...

[@chetansamariya8482]

This is murder of justice ⚖️ shameful

[@saleemhashmi4131]

Apart from technical aspects of law , common sense in other words wisdom says the right of remission/ pardon is the domain of victim/ victim family , because they are the sufferer of crime and bearing the pain . Government and justice system only vehicles of delivering verdict and execution of cases . They can only execute , if any request of remission/ pardon is recieved from the victim / victim family , because they are main object and objective of the case on which justice system revolves . Government and justice system rationally not authorised to bring changes in orignal verdict of the case with out the concent of victim /victim's family .

[@vaishalimondhe3978]

This is shock for nation

[@mariapetma]

Thanks alot Rebecca Mam for explaining so well GOD BLESS YOU AND THIS COUNTY HAVE MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU TO SPEAK UP

[@RK-se2bw]

Judiciary is a curse to this nation they don't want to reform

[@premkumar9608]

Yes it's a curse. 400plus articles and on and on no end but when it comes to justice Failure is the result. After retirement only auto biography comes what happened during their tenure.

[@JusticeBurpees]

It is the opposite of what you say, the judiciary is a blessing to the nation! I don't know how people could say the opposite of what is actually the case. What has the world come to... As a law student am I crazy to study law and aim to be a judge when "judiciary is a curse to this nation"? I have not seen the video fully but at least in my opinion judiciary is a blessing to the nation and the people that go against the nation, that is a very different issue but judiciary in general is good and extremely wholesome.

[@RK-se2bw]

@@JusticeBurpees ask to a poor person, i am from village, people want to finish any problem in panchayat rather than court, too much money n time waste. We have few people who have gone to court decades still going on, laws are so complicated even educated 😇😇

[@shafiqkhan-yy8gv]

Very convincing comprehensive with exhaustive explanation ,Thanks, after ur interview I read all relevant section , Thanx to Live Law n Madam very thanx

[@bpscaspirant7911]

Jo aaj apradhi ke saath hai unke or unke parivaar ke saath bhi waisa hi hoga.

[@tinawinsor7847]

This is a sad day for the judiciary in India.

[@user-Dr.SarvapalSinghRana]

Very relevant!

[@lakshminarayanan5689]

This is a shameful decision ever. If the criminals and rapists are given sweets then this is most shameful decision which cannot be digested by the victims of the horrific and henious crime. Shame on Indian politics, parliament and judiciary and also the blind followers of political parties in our country. Very Sad situation.😠😡💔

[@Vikrantdkrdkr]

Live law, when you bring out such interviews, plz do in Hindi. That will empower masses as well.

[@tajinderkaur394]

Excellent

[@yuktakesarwani5280]

This was a very fruitful session🙏🙏

[@plum_loco]

Nobody is asking if only one convicts approached the state for remission, how did 11 end up getting released?

[@rakeshdubey1587]

Mannu bhai , please tell us about last order by sc to decide remission If possible please send link of that order

[@libshastra]

This is the intellectual rot of our lawyers. Rather than call for changes in the remission system, they straight up declare that Govt is unconstitutional. That's just plain bad advice and comes off as all rules for thee but not for me.

[@Kathakathan11]

Well most lawyers are backbencher nobody

[@loganathanv7670]

Based on the advocate's views as per law WHAT THE SUPREME COURT IS DOING IN THIS GIVEN SITUATION

[@loganathanv7670]

What clarity Ms Rebecca's legal knowledge

[@leolasrado1881]

Compliments to advocate Rebecca John for bringing out the truth

[@ronaldpinto3376]

After hearing this points of law governing such action/decision, I hang my head in shame.. because under such Dynamic Chief Justice of India are these learned Justice of our Hon'ble Supreme Court who have ignored the direction of constitutional bench of the Hon'ble Supreme Court. What is now remaining, the fear is already building up, after another 2 to 3 year, I wonder how the Highest Court of this country will act, and protect whom. I can only pray to God to give them the gift of working fearlessly for the cause of mankind abd to safeguard our rights enshrined in our Indian Constitution. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat.

[@MIDRaju]

You didn't mention where the lawyer is practising, in your introduction.

[@advakbaralisaiyyad1737]

Very sad decision in this Court. Capital punishment in this accused.

[@shafiqkhan-yy8gv]

It include kundnani case too

[@muthukumarappa715]

it seems there is no transparency

[@rakeshdubey1587]

Excellent. But the point is neither Harish Salve, Mehta, Jethmalani, Rohtgi nor Venugopal are muttering any word of dissent. Look they may feel, that lying low on the pretext of professionalism can save their skin. They are wrong. Everything is being written in history and the future won't be kind to them. Like Mahabharata.

[@Kathakathan11]

Dubey ji, why was remission granted by Tamil state for Rajiv Gandhi case? Then Supreme Court said, oh it’s cabinet that decides so. So?

[@rakeshdubey1587]

@@Kathakathan11 Completely agree bro. I believe that every criminal must pay the price for his actions.

[@rajslegalhelpandlawclasses4043]

Ma'am 👍

[@rajdass4173]

Has jurisdiction boss they are Brshimins. Haven't heard from bjp mla

[@Kathakathan11]

What are you saying? Make some sense?

[@Kathakathan11]

@@non-brahmin-hindu that’s not how it works dear child. I don’t support any rapist. But I support Supreme Court who said only state cabinet gets to decide about this.

[@Kathakathan11]

@@non-brahmin-hindu and any criminal has right to remission as per Ambedkar written constitution. So what’s wrong? Care to read about what mahadalit Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar has to say about it child?

[@Kathakathan11]

@@non-brahmin-hindu I have had been victim so I know. Thanks to Supreme Court now state cabinets can free whichever criminal they want. Great going supreme kotha

[@chowdarykovi]

Media reports cannot be taken on face of it.

[@silampurrajupatel2317]

Live law introduce in telugu

[@eswarpoosarapu6688]

It is difficult to know what the consequences will be if any quarrels start. So those who started quarrels are the real crime. In this context it was the Muslims who started the Godhra riots, so the entire blame lies with the Muslims.

[@jucythakur5555]

❤ALL INDIA CHEF TIGER BER BHADR. ❤SANGAR AUR CHENDYA NAND RAPEST KAHA CHEPA HUYA HAI ❤ SANGAR KAS KA HESTRY DAKHO❤ALL INDIA HAE KAMAND TIGER JAYKAL ❤

[@ic5442]

She's raising frivolous arguments which if presented in the SC while filing a writ to review the matter, is unlikely to result in re imprisonment.

[@vivek1raja]

I wonder where such a brilliant legal mind like yours had been all along. You must be an educated BJP fascist.

[@Kathakathan11]

But in Rajiv Gandhi case, Tamil Nadu had the jurisdiction. Why double standards. Typical judiciary 😂

[@user-dostiBaniRaheBus]

arre bhai ho gya...ek hi comment ko kitni baar baar baar post karoge

[@arkodeepdutta1324]

For the part of Remission - SC laid grounds of Remission in (Laxman Naskar V. UoI) (2000) More so, in 2012, SC invalidated the Gujarat State Government's policy(1992) to reward remissions because of its unconstitutional nature. However, in the current case, the Council held jurisdiction as the case happened before 2012. Despite this, the unconstitutional nature of this policy is irrefutable.

[@reality456]

Now the pseudo media highlighting in other cases Even not Telecast and published

[@udaydeshprabhu9936]

Reffering to this stupid judiciary result, Is it so that the Judiciary & The Govt. Of India, which is scilent in this case, may be supporting the result, due to political compultions, though it is illigal, Do these authoruties send message to the people of India, that the jusiciary of India is not reliable for getting the justice,and people instead follow the method , used by Fuulandevi ,years back, that is the victim or victim keeens should take their revenge in person, and murrder the culprits . Then only the justice will be done.

[@shafiqkhan-yy8gv]

In short it prr incuriam

[@arkodeepdutta1324]

Look up "per incuriam" - a case settled with lack of care. This, however, was not the matter in this case. Remissions aren't granted on such grounds.

[@SuperAkashsagar]

This perverse judgement by Guj high court shd be taken cognizance of forthwith _suo moto_ and overruled. Otherwise the Apex Court is likely to be in error and invite further vexatious litigation over this matter in the high courts and the SC. It was a hypocritical statement by the PM on the 75th independence day. Women will not be empowered in this country in this climate of victimisation and blackmail. Wake up SC. Your honour is at stake.

[@aman_paswan2411]

Yahi to hamre PM ka mahaniyat hai

[@gopalsoornahalli7634]

Unfortunate that’s all rapists released from Jail after an heinous crime, so next ppl with different background start doing it mercilessly

[@parameahwarbt4920]

Did not it distrub your mind when congress govt when released 200 criminals rioters even without trial in karnataka during 2013-18 ?? These are committing horrible crimes again incl murders in karnataka??? Where was your mind then? Peaceful then? Don't have double standards and become laughing stock before public ???

[@Roachh2877]

I thought Gujarat was progressive

[@kalebj7001]

"Justice must not only be done, but must also be seen to be done” The judiciary and executive yet again slacked in their duty. This action by the Gujarat govt to release these monsters is a direct slap on social justice in India. It has been evident ever since the case came up to the Gujarat High court in the first place. 1) Gujarat High court dismisses stating "lack of evidence" and thankfully the NHRC stepped in with the help of SC and the case was taken up by the Bombay High court. 2) The Gujarat state govt had tampered in the case (Police personnel and Doctors) and the case was given to CBI After verdict and conviction and all these years, the ball is back in the court of the Gujarat Govt? What would u expect they'd do? This is outright deliberate in intent! If this case goes to court, the focus will be on the "Arbitrary" nature of the decision taken by the State executive, i.e., the committee constituted by the State govt to release such pathetic low-lives out! Where is justice in this country?? What kind of message is being sent to the society?? Can't believe polarisation in politics is above basic human courtesy and ethics. Not enough that our leaders shout slogans of Nari Shakti and Beti bachao on independence day, if ur mouths are zipped at times like this when ur hands carry out such injustice in the name of remission.

[@Kathakathan11]

I mean they did serve fair amount of time in jail. Why did you release Rajiv Gandhi killers? That was fine? Not this? Why double standards.

[@kalebj7001]

@@Kathakathan11 who's "you"?? Don't presume too much with whataboutery! If u justify the release of these monsters with whataboutery, then u are one of them in intent.

[@Kathakathan11]

@@kalebj7001 you stands for judiciary system. And people who silently watched thinking that was right. You again yes you can dismiss anything by saying “it’s whataboutism” . Do YOU guys even care for WE THE PEOPLE?

[@kalebj7001]

@@Kathakathan11 if "We the People" meant anything on reality in this Nation, then u won't have 11 rapist murderers walking out free in one go in the name of remission on the 75th year of Indian independence when the Prime Minister talks about women empowerment. 🤦‍♂️

[@Kathakathan11]

@@kalebj7001 exactly, and so would not the murderers of ex PM. Seriously look beyond party politics then. I don’t care what PM is saying, we can take him down in election, but judiciary is failings and not accountable. Shame

[@kasardevi8]

What light does it shine on India, when rapists and murderers are granted remission on Independence Day ? With sweets and garlands?

[@francisfabian6577]

Oh sorry BJP very bad.....u need to see yourselves in the mirror

[@The_Pradhan_The_Headstrong]

Godhra kand

[@GajendraSingh-pt8ej]

Ye TRP ka mudda bana liya sabne, bhai ye to hona hi tha, ye bakwas dikhane se acha hoga ki SC me petition dalo Ye faltu ki bakwas dikha k views le rhe ho bs

[@user-dostiBaniRaheBus]

SC k judges ko post retirement ki chinta jada hoti hai

[@somilpandey5646]

Tumhe kya problem hai bhai jab itna bakwass ho raha hai thoda aur sahi kam se bakwas pasand karne wali janta ko material toh mile kuch naya

[@eswarpoosarapu6688]

In the case of Bilkis Beno, the accused did not do it intentionally, but this was also a crime committed in the context of the riots that happened then. However, it is fair to let them go as they have lived a penitent life in prison

[@vivek1raja]

Ah! So I guess that makes it right. I see “not raping intentionally” is the new excuse.

[@siddikmohamed663]

RSS terrorist slave shame on you we Hindu Muslim brotherhood forever for love and peace

[@bhanug1935]

Then why 7 people involved in Rajiv Gandhi case is still injail after completing 30 years .

[@somilpandey5646]

Would u feel the same about them if God forbids something like this happened to someone known to you.Think about it deeply.

[@user-zc6de9je8y]

What about the rapes and brutal murder of kashmiri hindus.....where were these type of intellectual...

[@somilpandey5646]

Very good diversion tactics

[@somilpandey5646]

Woh jahan bhi the jaa ke check karna centre mein sarkar kiski thi aur aaj jab phir se unko chaare ke tarah istemaal kiya jaa raha toh kiski sarkaar hai tab baat karna intellectual ki. It's not the responsibility of intellectual to save kashmiri pandits but the government so ask them.

[@diwakarmsg2061]

His accent stinks

[@somilpandey5646]

Not more than thought and your pity mind.