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Welcome to Part I of the in-depth lecture series “The Influence of Media Trials on the Right to Fair Trial in India: A Legal and Ethical Perspective” by Advocate-on-Record Amod Kumar Bidhuri, Supreme Court of India.

In this foundational segment, we explore the intersection of media, law, and ethics in the age of sensational journalism and digital virality. Drawing from landmark judgments, constitutional principles, and comparative global insights, this lecture unpacks how prejudicial publicity—especially in high-profile criminal cases—challenges the presumption of innocence, undermines judicial sanctity, and distorts public discourse.

Key themes covered in Part I include:
• The rise of media trials and their psychological impact on society
• Landmark Supreme Court rulings on media restraint and fair trial rights
• The doctrine of ‘sub judice’ and application of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971
• The role of digital media, social media virality & citizen journalism
• Empirical data on how media coverage delays justice and extends pre-trial detention
• Ethical dilemmas faced by both journalists and the judiciary in preserving due process

This lecture invites lawyers, journalists, students, and civil society stakeholders to reflect on whether the fourth estate is empowering democracy—or encroaching upon judicial neutrality.

Watch till the end as we lay the groundwork for Part II, where solutions, reforms, and regulatory frameworks will be examined.

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