Justice abroad

It was hard time for Dr Haneef and his family for last one month. His story is more on the emotional side as he had to plead for the mercy of authority to see his new born child. He was detained on charges which appeared to be fragile and the federal authorities in Australia were fighting a lone loosing battle. The whole story though ended in a good note, it exposed the anti humanitarian aspect and the sweeping powers given to executive by the anti terror laws passed world over by different governments.

Be it the present laws in U.S or Australia, unlawful detention of suspects with out proper evidence is an act of human right violations. Australia was quick in correcting their mistake and deserve special praise. The matter would have been different if it would have happened anywhere else in the world. In India, under such anti-terrorist laws, individuals are held in custody and are meted with harsh treatments. May it be for good or bad the misuse of such laws are raising concerns among human right activist and civil liberties group.

when every one expect strong actions be taken against terrorist and their networks, innocent individual should not be trapped in such laws for no mistakes of there own. An apology from the part of the authorities can save the governments and can prevent further damage to their image,but immediate actions should be taken to restore the dignity and pride of the individual.

Dr Haneef can thank God for being detained in Australia. They provided him with facilities such as television, Gym, magazines and medical attention on demand.Had it happened on India, the situation would have been entirely different.In India, He had to endure the unhygienic circumstances of Thihar Jail. Remember what happened to biscuit king Rajan Pillai. He died in jail as he was not provided medical help. the reason- He didn't pay bribe to jail authorities.