India’s justice system is underperforming across the board. Even top states score only slightly above average
Police, courts, prisons, and forensics face severe staff shortages. India has only 15 judges per million people
Occupancy is at 131 per cent, with 76 per cent undertrials. SC orders for release are routinely ignored
Fewer para-legal volunteers mean weaker support for the poor. Access to justice is shrinking
Women and marginalised groups remain underrepresented in police and judiciary across most states
Poor legal training and colonial mindsets persist. Reform must go beyond filling vacancies