India Ranks 79th on 2024 Rule of Law Index

In October 2024, India stood at 79th out of 142 countries in the 2024 Rule of Law Index, highlighting strengths in governance alongside challenges in criminal justice and fundamental rights.

Constraints on Government Powers: India ranks 60th, showing progress in policy checks and accountability measures.
Open Government: With a rank of 44th, India demonstrates improved transparency and accessibility in governance.
Fundamental Rights: India ranks low at 102nd, revealing ongoing challenges in fully ensuring citizen freedoms and protections.
Order and Security: Ranked 98th, highlighting significant public safety issues, especially in areas needing robust law enforcement.
Criminal Justice System: India’s rank of 82nd points to inefficiencies and delays affecting legal outcomes.
Absence of Corruption: Positioned at 97th, indicating the need for more stringent anti-corruption actions.
Regulatory Enforcement: India ranks 78th, showing policy implementation gaps that may affect investment appeal.
Civil Justice: Ranking 107th, this score underscores challenges in achieving timely and fair dispute resolution, impacting businesses significantly.