When Bias Clouds Justice

In our society, people often form quick opinions about a person or situation even before they know the full truth. Many times, these opinions come from personal bias, social media influence, or what others around them are saying. Because of this, people sometimes overlook the judgement given by the court, which is actually based on proper evidence, legal procedures, and facts checked by trained professionals. A court may take time to arrive at a verdict, but it follows a fair process. However, people outside may jump to conclusions within minutes.

This tendency becomes dangerous when it turns into mob justice. A group of people, driven by anger or emotion, may act against someone without knowing the full story. Mob justice has destroyed the life and dignity of many innocent people who later turned out to be not guilty. Once a person’s name and reputation are damaged in public, it is very difficult to rebuild it, even if the court later proves their innocence. Families suffer, livelihoods are lost, and the mental trauma remains for many years.

In a civilised society, we must trust the legal system and allow both sides to express themselves freely. Every individual has a right to present their version, to defend themselves, and to prove their innocence. No one should be punished based on assumptions or emotional reactions. When we encourage mob justice, we are not only harming individuals, but also weakening our democracy and the rule of law.

Therefore, it is important for people to stay calm, respect legal procedures, and avoid spreading unverified information. We should remember that true justice can only come from a fair hearing, not from a crowd’s anger. A society becomes stronger when it protects the rights of every person, guilty or innocent, until the truth is clearly established.