SOCIAL MEDIA TRIALS VS COURT TRIALS: WHO DELIVERS JUSTICE?

AUTHOR – MR. JITIN TRIPATHI* & MR. PRAFUL SARAN**

* STUDENT AT AMITY UNIVERSITY LUCKNOW CAMPUS

** PROFESSOR AT AMITY UNIVERSITY LUCKNOW CAMPUS

BEST CITATION – MR. JITIN TRIPATHI & MR. PRAFUL SARAN, SOCIAL MEDIA TRIALS VS COURT TRIALS: WHO DELIVERS JUSTICE?, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 6 (2) OF 2026, PG. 943-944, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

The emergence of social media has significantly changed the way information is shared and discussed in society. Online platforms allow instant public discussion about criminal cases and legal controversies. This has led to the phenomenon known as a “social media trial,” where public opinion is formed even before courts reach a final decision. While social media can raise awareness and highlight injustice, it may also influence perceptions of guilt and undermine the fairness of legal proceedings. This research paper examines the differences between social media trials and court trials and analyzes their impact on the justice delivery system. The study concludes that although social media can create awareness and accountability, courts remain the most legitimate and reliable institutions for delivering justice because they follow legal procedures, evaluate evidence, and protect the rights of the accused.