India is slowly becoming a country of rape and molestation and the women are not safe in the Indian sub-continent as more and more cases of rape is heard from every nook and corner of the country. It is a matter of shame and the name of the country goes to toss when tourists come to India for sightseeing in Goa or Kerala or any other parts. Rape is undoubtedly a heinous crime and an issue of great concern in India today. Despite enacting new laws with stringent punishments and setting up fast-track courts, things have not changed much. With more rape cases are coming to the fore and covered in the news, few questions always come to our mind.

 

Is it only the pervert individuals who are responsible for rape cases or is it that our criminal justice system is inept. The question that follows is even more thought-provoking. Is it not because of the delay in legal proceedings that make criminals feel that they will not be convicted in their lifetime. Amidst all this, a strong voice has also been raised to introduce chemical castration as a punishment for the rapists, which has already been accepted in various US states and many countries in Europe. Is it not the time for announcing this harsh punishment?