Mob Lynching : ‘A Self-Constituted Court’ with special reference to Bhilwara, Rajasthan (original) (raw)

A SOCIO-LEGAL STUDY ON MOB LYNCHING IN INDIA

isara solutions, 2019

The researcher has attempted to explain the meaning of Mob Lynching with definitions. The researcher has stated the history of lynching mentioning few of the cases in the past. The researcher has mentioned the origin, etymology and various incidents of mob violence in present times and compared them giving clarity on the mentality of the mob and the similarities between the incidents of the past and present. The researcher has stated various Bills and Acts which were presented before the Senate in the USA. The researcher has also presented the Manipur Anti-Lynching Ordinance and explained its provisions. The researcher has presented the draft of the Protection from Mob Lynching Act, 2017 popularly known as ‘Manav Suraksha Kanoon (MaSuKa)’ and given a brief analysis of the draft. The researcher has also attempted to explain the mentality of the mob which performs the lynching.

MOB LYNCHING: A NEW CRIME EMERGING IN INDIAN SOCIETY

isara solutions, 2019

India is the land of Tulsidas, Kabirdas, Buddha, Vivekananda, Dayananda, Tagore, Gandhi and many others who talked about tolerance, harmony, fraternity, liberty, equality and justice across the border. Therefore Indian civilisation is known for this fundamental principle. This is the only principles that have safeguarded the downtrodden and minority section of the society leading to establish the unity and integrity of the nation. But incidents like Dadri's mob lynching and Tabrez in Jharkhand have put a stain on the social texture of India. This incident of mob lynching has provoked intolerance and narrow minded people. In the name of cow protection people are killing to one another in that situation it is impossible to keep the fundamental principles like liberty, equality, freedom etc. intact. In the age of reason where people are supposed to be rational, it seems people are still more orthodox as far as religion is concerned. This paper is an attempt to investigate violent incidents of mob lynching in India. The paper focuses on the causes of mob lynching and the need for stringent laws that could bring the situation under control.

Mob Lynchings in India: Present and Future Prospects

In this research paper, I would be focusing on the current legal provisions regarding mob violence, the problems with these provisions and need for special laws dealing with such violence with the help of doctrinal research. I would also study the situation on other countries where such violence is prevalent and look at the methods adopted by them to curb such violence. I would also point out the recommendations made by the Supreme Court as well as the bills introduced by the Members of Parliament to curb such violence.

Mob Lynching as a New Offence Emerging in India: A Study with a Special Reference to Assam

2021

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Mob Lynching Vis-a-Vis Rule of Law and Democracy: Recent Legislative and Judicial Trends in India

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 2021

In recent years, mob lynching has become more widespread in India. Lynching refers to the execution of a person by a mob without legal authorization. Caste, religion, region, politics, witch hunts, and intolerance are the main causes of mob lynching in India. There is no codified law in India prohibiting mob lynching; however, Sub Section (a) of Section 223 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 contains the relevant provision for persons being charged jointly for the same offence committed in the course of the same transaction that is applicable to two or more people. Those who are lynched are treated inhumanely. They are frequently beaten, chained, and hanged, resulting in serious injury or death. This article will focus on a study of the causes of mob lynching, the current legal framework in this area, and the question of whether an explicit statute is required. This research focuses on the current legal frameworks for mob lynching, the problems with these frameworks, and the need for special laws to deal with such brutality. The Supreme Court's ideas, as well as laws introduced by Members of Parliament to prevent such heinousness, are included in this study. In the context of rule of law and democracy, the current Article will attempt to analyse recent legislative and judicial trends in India for mob lynching.

Is Mob Lynching a Contemporary Social Problem in India?

International Journal of Criminology and Sociology, 2020

The cases of mob lynching against the vulnerable groups are the matter of grave concern in contemporary Indian Society which is the worst form of crime against humanity. Today, people belong to vulnerable groups such as minorities and Dalits are seriously attacked and assaulted to death by a mob of people of a particular community. These cases of mob lynching definitely affect the way of life and sense of well-being of minorities and Dalits to a large extent causing a fracture in their social and personal status in society which they have got as a human being. The objectives of the study are to understand the nature of mob lynching in the socio-cultural context of India and to examine the linkage between social media and mob lynching. The present study employs content analysis for the study of mob lynching. The data have been collected from lynching affected regions of the country through various Newspapers (Hindustan Times, The Hindu, The Indian Express and The Times of India etc., Delhi Edition) and monthly magazines (India Today and Economic Political Weekly etc.). The cases of mob lynching have been collected from March, 2013 to September, 2019. The study has found that the cases of lynching are committed against minorities and Dalits due to suspicion of beef consuming, cow slaughtering, skinning of dead cows child lifting, and theft. The study also indicates that most of cases of mob lynching are committed due to fake news, rumors and hate speeches which are circulated on social media platforms.

Human Rights Violation in India: Whatsapp and Mob Lynching

The nerve-racking episodes of mob lynching in India are upshots of rumors and hate arousal. With the advent of social media, the spreading of rumors has become a child's play. Of all the social media platforms, the most used one is the Whatsapp for its advantage of less technical complexity. The increase of mob lynching in India shows the remorseless side of humans as people are lynched in the mere semblance of being "child lifters" "witchcraft practitioners" 'cow slaughterers' and so on. The inhuman torture and the unperturbed attitude of the court towards the victims have led to the excessive human rights violation. There are different reactions to the incidents of mob lynching-from the government subtly justifying such acts as 'emotional reactions' to the certain immoral behavior of whosoever becomes the victim, referring them as accidents and shunning the concept of lynching itself to blaming the news channels for biased-reporting of certain incidents and so on. However, the need of the hour is to unanimously call off the horrendous activities of mob lynching and bring an end to the human rights violation with the adoption of stringent laws. This paper focuses on understanding the role of Whatsapp (forward) messages in instigating mob lynching and the extent of human rights violations.

MOB LYNCHING: RACISM REDEFINED? AN ANALYSIS MOB LYNCHING IN INDIA AND USA

White Black Journal , 2019

Mob Lynching is a pathway to glorify a religion or a class of people by oppressing and taking the laws into one's own hands. It involves taking one's life by attacking the person in groups. It is predominantly found in the northern part of the country and has its roots in USA. The rise in the phenomena of mob lynching India is as alarming as helplessness in terms of lack of availability of laws in the country. This paper focuses on the occurrences of cases of mob lynching in countries like the United States and India and to draw upon the similarities in the incidents across the two jurisdictions. Also, the paper focuses on the present laws in India and find solutions to counter the ongoing surge in the mob lynching cases.