Research Area:
Management
KeyWord:
Grave Concern, Indian Legal Framework, Mob Lynching, and Threat to Mankind
Abstract:
In recent years, the surge in mob lynching incidents has been the talk of the town which is a matter of grave concern.
India being a democratic country has been facing this unfavorable form of crime against humanity, due to fake news,
rumors, hate speeches, lack of awareness, etc. This form of crime is generally committed against vulnerable and
marginalized groups. Mob lynching is a threat to mankind and its way of life. The objectives of this essay are to understand
the nature, effects, and solutions of this heinous crime. Lynching has not been yet characterized under the Indian legal
system and there are no codified laws in respect of lynching. However, the Apex Court in the Poonawalla case issued
certain guidelines and also recommended that there has to be an enactment of a special law on mob lynching as it is high
time. This essay gives a content analysis of the sudden rise in mob lynching incidents in India, its various causes, and
solutions with examples and judgments.