This research article presents a study on CRIMES that are done on social media platforms, while engaging in discussions, sharing information, giving opinions and posting an update. Since, the study focused on online crimes such as social bullying, social lashing, social media trolling and conducting a media trial leading to social media lynching. The study was done while taking up a pluralist approach, when the research took up four case studies and more than half a dozen of secondary sources. Besides, the victims the researcher made it a point to take opinions from leading Psychiatrist, political scientist, anthropologists and cyber expert, before coming into any conclusion. All this was done in the best possible scientific manner to come into a logical conclusion. Special care was taken while selecting samples for the study, so that maximum representation could be ensured. Special care has been taken to investigate the case of suicide to ascertain the reason behind the incident, if it was a case of failed self-presentation; Leading to a logical and empirical study.