On Crime and Justice System for Crime in Media Industry in Pakistan
Abstract
This paper investigates the relationship between Pakistan's justice system for crime and crime in the media industry. The goal is to investigate how the public's image of crime is influenced by the media, the difficulties faced by law enforcement, and the function of investigative journalism in revealing illegal activity. Prominent problems like drug cartels are given special attention, underscoring the complexities of organized crime in Pakistan. The study examines the legal responsibilities of electronic media under the PEMRA Ordinance, 2002, balancing freedom of expression with the constitutional protection of fair trial rights and the administration of justice. The study also analyzes the application of the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Ordinance, 2002, the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (PECA), and the Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997, which collectively regulate criminal investigations, prosecution, media reporting, cybercrime, and offences relating to organized crime and narcotics. Since the media business is seen as accountable for the character of the younger generation, the study ends with suggestions for enhancing the efficacy of justice system for crime and responsible media reporting. The focus is on how crime-related TV shows affect justice system for crime concerns, such as police attitudes, clearance rates, crime, and victimization fear. This study demonstrated how and to what extent common people of all ages, genders, experiences, and educational backgrounds are perceived differently by these crime plays. The study was directed by the Cultivation Theory (Gerbner, 1960). The study concludes by recommending reforms aimed at strengthening Pakistan's criminal justice system, improving responsible media reporting, ensuring compliance with constitutional guarantees and statutory obligations.
Keywords: Investigation, Narcotics, Cultivation Theory, Criminal Justice, Cyber Crime.
