The Delhi Gang Rape- The role of Media in Justice

Rishikesh Kumar Gautam, Sonalee Nargunde

Abstract


The response to a recent horrific gang-rape and murder case has highlighted the power of media to stimulate debate and change attitudes. The gang-rape and murder of a 23-year-old medical student in New Delhi last month has grabbed headlines around the world, with rights groups and members of the public condemning the attack and calling for stricter laws related to women’s abuse in India. The media in India has also focused on Jyoti Singh Pandey’s case, providing comprehensive coverage of the fallout from a story which has shocked the nation.


Keywords


Delhi Gang Rape, Gang Rape, Judicial Activism, Media, Justice, Power of Media

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