Human Reality

"And the busier it gets, the more numerous the human species becomes, like some species of insect, tireless over-achievers in the evolutionary struggle. And hundreds of millions of human beings exist in poverty, disease, and squalor, rich only in their perseverance and their self-surpassing dignity. And the few – shameless self-enriching bourgeoisie surrounded by the desolation of the many, shameless self-empowering governors manipulating the bodies and the minds of the many – use all the power that science and engineering have put into their unworthy hands as if it were their personal possession. The quality and quantity of evil keeps pace with the quality and quantity of good."- Allott, Philip, Reconstituting Humanity- New International Law

Harbinger of change

The society cannot endure drastic change. There are persons with aim to change the society with an aim to curb corruption, establish peace and equality etc. Such persons are avoided by the society and sometimes, have to abscond due to pelting of false allegations on them. Conspiracy may be plotted by a few, but, the whole society will join hands to destroy the person. These days, such a conspiracy against some of the IAS officers has been highlighted by the media. I hope, the society understands them and supports them, so that we can celebrate true change.

Giant Problems - Infant Solutions

People were subjected to cruelty in the ancient times in the name of class, caste, race, gender, religion etc. Human civilization has always discriminated people in different criteria. We cannot erase this haunting past. History will be inscribed, scrutinized and criticized. Modern world critiques the ancient political and legal system for the inherent inhumanity which has prevailed since time immemorial. It is imperative to understand the foundation on which the edifice is laid, but, the fact of lament is that the modern world has facilitated continuity of brutality in similar or distinct forms. After a deep analysis it can be found that cruelty committed in modern times is equivalent to or even worse than those committed in the past. In India, even though, the root causes of some of the persisting atrocities can be inferred to ancient times, we cannot hold the ancient world entirely responsible for the present problems. It has been more than sixty years since we gained independence. Yet, we have about one million manual scavengers, schools in dilapidated condition, starving children, people who cannot afford minimum basic amenities and a plethora of problems which can be solved. Rhetoric, grandiloquence and criticism cannot bring solution; only action can.

Madras High Court Judgment is being misinterpreted

The recent judgment by the Honourable Madras High Court ordering maintenance to a woman has been misinterpreted by quoting some parts of the judgment, without considering the context in which it was delivered. Succinctly put, the appellant is a lady who was married to the respondent and had two children from him. She was not granted maintenance by the lower court due to lack of documentary evidence and other evidences like customary rituals. Justice Karnan, who presided the Court, ordered that the appellant be granted maintenance stating the fact that the couple has been living together and had two children out of the relationship. The Court held that this was to be considered as proof of marriage. This judgment should be welcomed as it addresses the plight of many women who fight for justice in the family courts, who are denied maintenance and their very survival is put at stake. The court further clarified that proof of marriage is not decided by the existence of customary rituals which are just to show the society as to the conduct of marriage. These rituals just satisfy the society that the couple has been married. It is high time that our thoughts change. Rituals and customs should not be given more importance to rationality. Religion should pursue humanity not injustice. What else can a woman deserve who did not register her marriage, did not follow rituals and trusted a man with her life, lived with him and begot two children? She did not have any other option but to be separated from him. How will she maintain herself and her children? Those children were declared as legitimate and the woman a legitimate wife. The Court has delivered justice to the woman who is in distress since the year 2000.

Problems

Sometimes, we think too much and complicate things and end up creating problems. These problems become too difficult to solve. They take away all peace.

Revival of blog

I created this blog to express my thoughts, whether anyone reads them or not. When we express our ideas or opinions on any topic under the sun, we can attain some satisfaction and improve writing skills too. I waste time browsing facebook which becomes boring after some time. I decided I should revive this blog and from now on I will be an active blogger. I hope I will not break the promise.