The strength of a democracy can be measured by the working of its justice system. If cases are piling up in the courts, innocents are languishing in jails and the police are serving political masters, it is evident that all is not well.
For repairs to begin, however, credible baseline information is needed. Putting it together is a complex task. It has to be sourced from government and also placed in context. Academic rigour and evangelical zeal are both needed.
The India Justice Report 2019 produced by the Tata Trusts recently is a significant step. . .