The object of the research study is to make an in-depth analysis on the constitutionality of media trial in India. The research will be dealing with Article 19 of the Constitution of India which states the freedom of speech and expression which includes freedom of the press which hinders with the right of an adversarial legal system in place as well as obstructs the accused right of fair trial, right to representation, right to privacy etc. Further the objective of the paper is to bring forward the negative impact of the media and how media trials affect the working of the legal system and can lead to misrepresentation and injustice. Moreover, it is crucial that media should not deviate from unbiased reporting as media has been given immense power to influence the masses. The concluding aim of the paper is to find a solution which involves justice being served by the judiciary and unbiased reporting by the media.

Media trials, Judiciary, Freedom of speech and expression, Free trial, Justice