5 paise is more important than Rs 5 billion

I applaud the principle under the which the Delhi Transport Corporation dismissed the services of a bus conductor back in 1973. Supposedly shortchanging DTC by an amount of 5paise; not because he did it once but was a serial offender. The Court ordered the Conductor to pay back Rs. 1.42 to DTC as original shortchanged amount +  accumulated interest for 41 years. Yes that's the time it has taken to reach a conclusion. DTC's annual loss is Rs 10 billion; just to put the award amount in perspective.

I can draw 2 morals from the story. First, it does not matter how long it takes; but justice will be served and delivered. Second, if you are going to scam in India; better make sure its in billions cause the time it will take for the law to deliver justice may well be past the time you may have been granted by your creator on mother Earth.