Emergence, Reasons and Prevention of Mob Lynching of Religious Minorities in India
Emergence, Reasons and Prevention of Mob Lynching of Religious Minorities in India
Jaswinder Kaur
Birendra Singh
 
Abstract: In line with several other constitutions around the world, the Constitution of India demonstrates the principle of majority rule and respect for minority rights. Article 29 of the Constitution ensures the protection of interests for minorities and Article 14 of the Constitution bars oppression of minorities by the majority and explains that unequal treatment is prohibited, and the law must ensure equality. However, crime against religious and racial minorities remains an on-going concern in India, which has recently been proliferated. This article examines the projection of religious hatred and reasons behind hate crimes, specifically mob lynching, against minorities in India. Based on the analysis of Supreme Court of India’s recommendations on crime against religious minorities, this article evaluates the negative consequences of mob lynching for the society and probes the functioning of Indian criminal justice system. This article uncovers the need for stringent laws against mob lynching and effective legal mechanisms to protect the fundamental and human rights of religious minorities in India. Suggestions are made for the possible measures to prevent hate crimes in India based on a comparative analysis of hate crime laws in other countries.

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