For success of any mission, it is necessary to have creative leadership. Creative leadership is vital for government, non-governmental organisations as well as for industries.
A. P. J. Abdul KalamRead
One of the more difficult tasks for me as president was to decide on the issue of confirming capital punishment awarded by courts... to my surprise... almost all cases which were pending had a social and economic bias.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the complexities and biases involved in the judicial system regarding capital punishment.
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam highlights the challenging decision-making process faced in confirming capital punishment, emphasizing that the cases he reviewed often revealed a concerning social and economic bias. This observation suggests that justice can be influenced by socio-economic status, prompting deeper reflection on fairness and equity in legal proceedings.
Themes
Capital PunishmentBiasJusticeEconomicsSocial Issues
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a debate about the fairness of the legal system during a law conference.
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