If DGCA decides to punish pilots on the premise that 'Safety' was compromised, then it is incumbent upon them as the Apex Regulatory Body to investigate if the lapse was due to wilful negligence or due to their own 'confounding' regulations.
Their job is not just to perpetrate a fear culture and dole out punishments.Their job is to ensure that such lapses do not occur in the first place.
When a sheep or two goes astray you may use the stick on them.But when half the flock flounders, then it is time to kick the herdsman.