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In the US, if you have money you can get away with murder, ie: OJ Simpson. Is there a legal precedent for insanity or the affluenza defense. I am sure India has slimy lawyers figuring ways around this law.

The so-called "affluenza defense" did not work, so there is no precedent for that in the US, either. The pathetic judge was, however, far too lenient in his sentencing in that case.

Well it worked well enough. Point remains, were are the blind spots in the system.

I would prefer not to comment anything on this topic, as it would affect neutrality in my future articles. I should not let things get into my head.

Why not? You've already called the BJP murderous thugs before.

In all fairness, I did not say that. BJP being a party can’t murder or even be a thug, members of the party can be. Also, did you know that pro-Hindutva ideology party (BJP) members supported the convicts gang rape and murder of an eight year old girl? (By the way, hi, Putin supporter)