Readers’ Voice: False Cases: A Crisis in Justice in Our Society

The concept of justice forms the backbone of our society. Every individual expects their rights to be protected and wrongdoings to be addressed fairly. However, in reality, many people are deprived of justice—mostly due to false cases, corruption, lack of awareness, or administrative weaknesses. Gaps in our legal system create opportunities for criminals, while innocent people’s lives are ruined.

The number of false cases is rising daily. In business dealings, family disputes, or personal conflicts, people often file false complaints to trap others. Many innocent individuals are wrongfully convicted.

The lengthy judicial process and insufficient legal awareness make it difficult for people to protect themselves. Many innocents cannot defend themselves due to the complexity, cost, and time required by the court system. Social norms, greed, and animosity also obstruct justice.

Sometimes, influential individuals or groups manage to wrongfully implicate innocent people. These loopholes increase inequality, fear, and injustice in society. Therefore, raising awareness, legal education, and strengthening administration are crucial to ensuring justice for all.

A recent online survey of 1,500 participants revealed that 75% believe false cases severely affect lives and families. About 62% said they or someone they know has been a victim or feared being caught in a false case.

55% cited lengthy legal procedures and administrative complexity as major risks for the innocent. 68% pointed to social animosity, powerful influences, and greed as factors distorting justice. Finally, 80% agreed that raising awareness, strengthening administration, and spreading legal knowledge are essential.

The causes are clear: personal grudges, administrative weaknesses, social animosity, and lack of legal knowledge. False cases exploit these weaknesses, leaving innocent people vulnerable.
Solutions: Legal awareness must be promoted so people know their rights and remedies.

Administrative efficiency and transparency should be ensured to reduce undue influence. Building a conscious society is vital—teaching ethics, honesty, and human values can reduce the tendency to file false complaints. Access to legal and institutional support ensures that innocent people can defend themselves.

In conclusion, tackling false cases requires collective action—through awareness, strong laws, administrative efficiency, and moral responsibility. This ensures justice for all, safeguards innocent lives, and strengthens trust in society.

Sania Tasnim Lamia
Student, Department of Mass Communication & Journalism
Jagannath University