Critical Analysis Of World Social Media On Criminal Investigation And Impact Of Media Coverage

Critical Analysis Of World Social Media On Criminal Investigation And Impact Of Media Coverage On Public Perception

P.Nithin Pramod Kumar, B.A.LLB., (Hons.), Presidency University

1. ABSTRACT

Social media is a powerful weapon that has the ultimate power to turn any situation upside down. In another way, it is understood through this research paper that social media works as a tool in shaping the public’s opinion. The public is very keen on looking into criminal cases via social media but the same stands as a barrier to the administration of justice as the chances are very high that the public might come to an opinion without knowing the facts which will hamper the criminal investigation. This will shred the law i.e., presumption of innocence into pieces. Further, this research paper tries to focus on the logical consequences of the impact of media coverage on the justice system as to how the public perception of a crime changes based on the depiction of crime in media. Although the justice system is supposed to be independent, it starts crumbling down because of the fierce public opinion and there are chances of manipulation of justice. This research paper tries to analyze whether the advancement of media technology concerning the justice system is a boon and bane.

Keywords: Social media, innocence, justice, criminal, public opinion, media coverage.