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Lynching – An Ugly Attrision On Civilisation

Author(s) Anushka Bisht
Country India
Abstract Lynching is a most dreadful act being committed by a so-called faceless vigilante who believe or are socially engineered to believe that they are delivering justice. It bares threads of the very disintegrating social structure which crumbles under the load of lawlessness. It has been a universal phenomenon which can’t just be related to a single region, poverty and lack of education plays a crucial role. Various rules that have been made or Implemented fails to deter the mob from becoming aggressive. The phenomenon of lynching not only constitutes a gross violation of fundamental rights but also strikes at the heart of democratic values, undermining equality, liberty, and justice. In recent years, the spread of misinformation through digital platforms, especially social media, has further intensified instances of mob violence. The anonymity inherent in collective action complicates individual accountability, leading to a “culture of impunity”. In this context, there is a need for robust policing mechanisms, and mass public sensitization to reestablish faith in constitutional governance. Addressing lynching thus requires a multidimensional approach involving legal, social, and institutional interventions.
Keywords Mob lynching, Fundamental rights, vigilante, legal reforms,
Field Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On 2025-04-30
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.43311
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9g78r

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