South African court dramatically cleared Shrien Dewani of any involvement, playing any part in the brutal murder of his wife Anne Hindocha, while on honeymoon. This is hollow victory, certainly not worth putting on lavish celebrations with their defence team, incidentally on Shrien's father's birthday. It is akin to rubbing salt on Hindocha family wounds.
Shrien was exposed as devious bisexual who visited male prostitutes on regular basis, the fact he hid from Anne who would have never married him if she knew his sexual orientation. Although Shrien's family stood by him for public consumption, he will never regain their trust, respect and love, will remain pariah, outsider for the rest of his life.
The trial raised more questions than answers for Anni's family who were visibly shaken at this unexpected verdict, acquittal. Perhaps South African justice was in the dock for poor preparation with untrustworthy witnesses with criminal records who got light sentences for agreeing to testify against Shrien, a legal bribery who would have been torn apart by the defence legal team on witness stand, the main reason for the judge to dismiss the case. It was a sad day all round.
Bhupendra Gandhi
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