Abstract

Lynching is a form of extrajudicial execution by hanging carried out by mob, which is functioning independently of local police and law enforcement authorities. Indian also faced Indian WhatsApp lynching, which are a spate of Mob-related violence and killing following the spread of rumours, primarily relating to child-abduction and organ harvesting, via the WhatsApp message service. They fall under the category of organised hate crimes. According to the source from internet, it has been observed a rise in mob lynching cases related to cow vigilantism by over 10%. It is important to note that India does not have one comprehensive parliamentary law on mob lynching. Strong provisions of law and speedy convictions in mob lynching cases will act as deterrence for the society

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