The Role of Communal and Religious Extremism, Social Media, and Legal Gaps in the Persistence of Mob Lynching in India: A Critical Analysis

The research investigates the surge of mob lynching throughout India by analyzing both root factors behind these events as well as media responsibility and assessing legal structures that combat this intensifying threat. Four hundred ninety-five participants responded to the quantitative research using surveys which included participants from various backgrounds such as non-legal and legal professionals. Survey responses showed that people believe communal extremism combined with social media misinformation accounts for the primary causes behind mob lynching yet they consider the Indian Penal Code (IPC) laws weak in resolving this problem. Research demonstrates that media outlets especially social media channels play an important role in increasing inter-religious tensions until they reach violent levels. The study demonstrates the requirement for dedicated anti-lynching legislation because current legal protections fail to deter this form of violence effectively. This investigation adds knowledge to the mob lynching discussion while providing suggestions about law changes and community-based solutions.