We cannot, mustnot have street trial:Khurshid on rape protests

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 20 2013 | 6:57 AM IST

Khurshid's remarks came after a wave of protests that have rocked the country, especially the national capital following a horrific gang rape of a 23 year old paramedical student last Sunday, with many demanding death penalty for such crimes.

"No matter how strongly you feel for what somebody has done, just condemn that person in street trials and execute that person then and this is not done," said Khurshid while addressing an award ceremony here.

"We cannot, we should not and we must not have street trials. And that statement also applies to media you cannot have street trials you can

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First Published: Dec 22 2012 | 10:35 PM IST

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