THE ROLE OF MEDIA INFLUENCE ON THE JUDICIAL PROCESS IN INDIA: AN ANALYSIS

Abstract [English]

In the bustling streets of Delhi, amidst the cacophony of vendors hawking their wares and the incessant honking of cars weaving through congested lanes, lies a cornerstone of India's democracy in the courtroom. Within its solemn confines, the wheels of justice turn relentlessly, unfolding stories of triumph, tragedy, and the pursuit of truth. Here, amidst the hushed whispers of legal arguments and the weighty pronouncements of judges, unfolds a tale as old as time as a clash of rights, a struggle for justice, and the delicate balance between law and morality. Yet, amidst this age-old drama, another character stealthily emerges, its presence weaving seamlessly into the fabric of the narrative of the media. Like an unseen hand guiding the plot from the shadows, media influence in the Indian judicial process has evolved into a formidable force, akin to a secondary protagonist in this theatrical production of justice. With its omnipresent gaze and insatiable appetite for stories, the media casts its spotlight on courtroom dramas, transforming legal proceedings into riveting spectacles that captivate the nation's attention.