India’s legal system is struggling. Over 70,000 cases are pending before the Supreme Court, some for close to half a century. Nearly 76% of the country’s prison population is made up of undertrials, according to a 2022 report. Despite high case pendency, thousands of judges’ posts lie vacant at all 3 tiers of the judiciary.
Judicial reforms are sorely needed to clear India’s legal logjam. In this video, Vikram Chandra discusses how judicial reforms can propel The India Story. He also touches on four controversial laws which need to be reined in, including AFSPA, PMLA, UAPA, and the sedition law. The Centre has recently signaled its intent to reconsider & re-examine the sedition law.
Also Watch: The India Story Episode 5 | Judicial reforms: Long overdue for swift justice?