Abhinav Sharma, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
ABSTRACT
The object of this article is to make an in-depth analysis of the constitutionality of Media Trials in India, Indian Constitution gives freedom of speech and expression in Article 19, which also includes freedom of the press, which means freedom and power given to Fourth Pillar of Democracy, Media working independently is a basic and essential part of Democracy. Anyone may be influenced by the media. It has the ability to change anyone's perspective, Media has the potential to control the mindset of the masses, they can make innocent guilty and guilty innocent. Media is now transforming itself into a ‘Public Court’ Media has a major impact on the judicial system as well. Further, the objective of the article is to analyse the negative effects of media trials on the Judicial System and the General Public by tampering the actual facts and creating baseless facts or perception against the person, under trial irrespective of the verdict of courts, the accused, who should be deemed innocent until and unless proven guilty, has his fundamental rights violated. Media also plays a positive role in society reducing white-collar crimes, affluent businessmen, dishonest government officials, and famous people who try to bribe their way out of court cases by building pressure on the Authorities by exposing them. The aim of this Article Will be Analysis of Media trials, the Pros and Cons of Media Trials, How Misrepresentation of facts affect the judicial system and general public, How the right to a fair trial, right to representation, and right to privacy of accused are violated and What are the positive impact of trial by media.
Keywords: Constitutionality, Fundamental Rights, Public Court, Misrepresentation, Authorities
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