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MEDIA AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN INDIA: ITS ROLE, INFLUENCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Author(s) Ms. KALPANA SHARMA, Prof. Dr. SHIV KUMAR DOGRA
Country India
Abstract The media, regarded as the fourth pillar of democracy, plays a critical role in shaping public opinion, promoting transparency, and ensuring accountability within the justice system in India. Historically, the press has contributed significantly to social and political movements, evolving into a powerful institution that informs citizens and highlights governmental and judicial shortcomings. The media’s watchdog function enables investigative reporting, exposes corruption, promotes government oversight, and raises public awareness about key legal and social issues. However, its influence is double-edged. While positive coverage can prompt judicial reforms, expedite legal processes, and safeguard individual rights, irresponsible practices such as sensationalism and “trial by media” undermine the right to a fair trial, invade privacy, and distort public perception. High-profile cases like the Nirbhaya and Jessica Lal cases illustrate how media can drive public opinion and catalyze judicial action, but they also highlight risks of prejudgment. The responsibilities of the media include adherence to ethical journalism principles, objective and impartial reporting, respecting subjudice restrictions, and promoting legal awareness. A balanced approach is necessary to ensure that the media serves as a constructive force in the criminal justice system without interfering in legal proceedings or compromising individual rights.
Keywords Media, media trial, objectivity, investigative journalism
Published In Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On 2025-09-20
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.55959
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