“Trial By Media: An Indian Perspective For Judicial Process”

Abstract

Media protects the democratic nature of a country being the eye of public through the times from pre-independence till date. The enumeration of the most discussed right to freedom has been done under Indian Constitution along with international governance for the same along with “reasonable restrictions” to be taken into consideration. The “Trial by Media” as a subject has been a part of many discussions on different platforms by different activists, academicians, lawyers etc.  The range and impact of media has increased tremendously with time and has the highest effect with regard to each and every aspect or matter concerned, which raises a question of pre-trial and media verdict issues that jeopardize the right to free trial and unbiased trial in the court of law.