— M. Ratan

New Delhi

Law for all

• Union Law Minister Veerappa Moily should, in his endeavour to reform the judicial system, take account of the following. There is a need to realise that the police and subordinate judiciary are critical components of justice for the common man. There is a need to reform both these institutions for further improvement in the judicial system at the district level and further below. Improved service conditions, recruitment standards, training and salaries will help these organs perform better. There should be an attempt by the government towards streamlining the selection and appointment of judges; this would further ensure that vacancies on various benches are kept to the minimum.

— Mathew Oommen

Pune

Right focus?

• French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s remarks over the burqa have understandably started a fierce debate. One can question if the burqa actually protects women. The perception is that while several women may wear the veil by choice, many others do so under compulsion. As far as crimes against women are concerned, the onus must be put on the keepers of the law and the victimisers, not the victims.

— A. Banerjee

Pune