Is Jitendra Tomar's arrest justifiable?
Introduction Jitendra Singh Tomar, Delhi Law minister, submitted his resignation to Delhi CM, hours after a Delhi court remanded him to a four day custody after the controversy about his educational qualifications. Tomar is accused of faking a law degree and other educational qualifications. Apart from his B. Sc. Degree, the LLB degree that Tomar claimed to have achieved from Tilakmanjhi University is reportedly a fake one. In 2013, the Supreme court, made it compulsory for the police to register an FIR upon the revelation of commission of a cognizable conduct. But, was the arrest by Delhi police taken in too short a time? Let's take a look at whether Tomar's arrest is justifiable or not? Tomar's arrest is not justifiable. 1. Two angles of law – In India, law can be seen from two different perspectives. Recently, when actor Salman Khan was convicted over hit and run case, he wasn't arrested for a single second as he got time to appeal in the High Court...