But the most serious and baffling problem is the inordinate judicial delay in the disposal of cases of violence against women, particularly cases of rape. Even the Supreme Court has deplored the delay, as well as the poor rate of conviction in rape cases. In many cases, maximum punishment is not imposed by the judge, after advancing certain extenuating circumspection
It was also brought to the court's notice that Government Medical College in Mahabubnagar lacked facilities to preserve the bodies for a longer time, the court issued orders to shift the bodies to Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad.
Vice President's remarks came a day after Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde said justice can never be instant and loses its character when it becomes revenge.
Following the encounter killings of the accused, a few politicians, both of the ruling and opposition, came to the fore saying that they deserved to be shot dead.
In a major development, all four accused were killed when they were trying to escape during the recreation of the crime at the same spot where the woman’s body was found.
Around 40 to 50 people took the streets and were seen carrying placards reading 'we want justice' and 'hang the rapists'.
