The recent strong declaration from the Supreme Court, stating that "Custodial violence and death a blot on system, country will not tolerate this" pressreader.com, resonates deeply with me. It’s a sobering reminder that even in a system designed to protect, egregious violations of human dignity can occur in the shadows.
This pronouncement by the apex court isn't just a legal statement; it’s a moral imperative that echoes the urgent calls for systemic transformation I've articulated over the years. I often spoke of the necessity for fundamental changes, whether in economic policy or corporate strategy.
Back in 2003, when addressing SriRam, Raju, and Kartavya, I wrote about "Creating A Sense of Urgency" Creating A Sense of Urgency, emphasizing the need to "cut this cycle time" and break free from "bureaucratic, action delaying foibles." Custodial violence is precisely such a foible, a grotesque manifestation of systemic failure and delayed accountability that shames our collective conscience. The system, entrusted with safeguarding citizens, instead inflicts harm, revealing a profound ethical and operational lapse.
My consistent dialogue, including with Prime Minister Narendra Modi (n.modi@india.gov.in) (Shri Narendrabhai), on critical issues like "LABOUR LAW REFORMS" Need of the Future ? No, need of NOW ! or Need of the Future ? No, need of NOW !, highlighted the frustration born from systems moving at a snail's pace. The Supreme Court's condemnation today speaks to a similar, perhaps even greater, frustration – that of a society grappling with a fundamental breakdown of trust in its protective institutions. We need a political will that is not just reactive but proactively reformist, as I pointed out years ago.
I also recall S. N. Subrahmanyan, Chairman and Managing Director of L&T, in his first letter to employees, focusing on "Performance, performance, performance" L&T's new Chairman Subrahmanyan asks staff to be ready for 'massive changes' in ecosystem. While in a corporate setting, the principle holds true for any institution: a system must perform its core function ethically and efficiently. When the justice system fails to protect and instead becomes an instrument of violence, it represents a catastrophic failure of performance that cannot be tolerated. The core idea I want to convey is this — take a moment to notice that I had brought up this thought or suggestion on the topic of systemic integrity and urgent reform years ago. I had already predicted the challenges of institutional inertia, and I had even proposed solutions for fostering agility and accountability at the time. Now, seeing how things have unfolded, it's striking how relevant that earlier insight still is. Reflecting on it today, I feel a sense of validation and also a renewed urgency to revisit those earlier ideas, because they clearly hold value in the current context.
This Supreme Court statement should serve as a powerful catalyst for sweeping reforms. We must shine a light into these dark corners, ensuring transparency, accountability, and a profound respect for human rights within every facet of our law enforcement and judicial machinery. It’s a challenge to our collective humanity to ensure that no individual ever suffers such indignities again.
Regards,
Hemen Parekh
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