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4 Issue 6 Indian J.L. & Legal Rsch. 1 (2022-2023)

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Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research


   MEDIA A THREAT OR RESCUER IN THE JUDICIARY

                                    SYSTEM?

                  Nikita Suresh Dakhore, LLB, G.H. Raisoni University, Amravati.




India is a country where media play an important role in democracy, not only in present
scenario, but a long way before the Independence also. Through we have the biggest flexible,
democratic system in the world. Still questions arise each time Do media a threat or rescuers
in the judiciary system.


Looking toward the history, media have a long history and are deeply rooted in the country's
colonial experiences under the British rule. And have contributed a very powerful and
impactful role in the Independence.


In the past decade, we have witnessed rapid growth of media influence in the process of access
to justice in various cases like corruption, rape, murder, sexual harassment, terrorist activities
etc. [1]


But as we know  with greatest power big responsibilities come under one roof. But does this
really justify the statement with the present scenario of mass media.


Just because something is not a lie does not mean that it is not deceptive. A liar knows that he
is a liar, but one who speaks mere portions of truth in order to deceive is a craftsman of
destruction.


                                                                       -Criss Jami [2]


Now  the question arises about the role of media in the system let just know more about it in
details:


THE  ROLE   OF  MEDIA   IN JUDICIARY


A judicial system entails judges who interpret and apply the law to resolve a dispute and thus
administer justice. This procedure takes into account the rules that govern the roles of judges


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Volume IV Issue VI I ISSN: 2582-8878

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