"They are not alternatives. Punishing an offender acts as an deterrent in the larger interest of the society," Jaitley said, adding that it was everyone's duty to encourage victims to depose truly and faithfully.
"Public interest must always prevail over private embarrassment. The 'alternative option' theory is an accused-friendly approach," he said.
(With IANS inputs)
Tarun Tejpal should not be offered any escape route: Arun Jaitley
New Delhi: Demanding both a departmental enquiry as well as a criminal trial against the disgraced Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal, senior BJP leader and the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley today expressed
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