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Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Shortage of personnel plagues justice system
Complaints about the slow progress of cases, tedious legal processes, and the hassle of filing complaints with the police is commonplace is India. But to analyse the efficiency of the law and justice system, it is necessary to look at whether the institutions are overburdened and if yes, to what extent? The India Justice Report (IJR) 2025 which was released last month gives an insight into this question.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
India Justice Report: HP prisons ranked 2nd among small states
Shimla: The Himachal department of prisons and correctional services has secured the second position among small states in the 'India Justice Report (IJR) 2025,' a comprehensive and data-driven national assessment of the justice delivery system across India. The IJR 2025, published by a collective of various organisations, evaluates states across four key pillars of justice — police, judiciary, prisons, and legal aid, with a separate category for small states (population under 10 million). The rankings are based on verified govt data over a five-year period and include metrics such as infrastructure, human resources, budget allocation, workload management, and diversity. Himachal Pradesh's performance in the prisons pillar stands out, reflecting a robust and structured approach to prison administration , especially in terms of staffing, infrastructure development, and rehabilitation programmes, said DGP (prisons and correctional services) Sanjeev Ranjan Ojha. He added that key highlights of the performance of the department of prisons and correctional services in Himachal include second rank overall among small states in justice delivery, and strong performance in the prisons pillar, highlighting efficient management and low occupancy rates compared to national averages. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thousands Are Saving Money Using This Wall Plug elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Click Here Undo It also includes notable improvements in staffing of prison cadre posts and attention to prisoner welfare, in line with the model prison manual, he added. There is also a continued focus on health services, video conferencing facilities, and legal aid access in Himachal prisons. The report lauded Himachal Pradesh for showing sustained improvement across several indicators compared to previous editions of the IJR, particularly in the post-Covid period where many states struggled to maintain reform momentum.
The Print
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Himachal Pradesh prison department ranks second among small states in delivering justice: Report
It looks at four main areas which are Police, Judiciary, Prisons, and Legal Aid. Small states which have a population under one crore are ranked separately. The rankings are based on official government data collected over five years and consider factors like infrastructure, staffing, budgets, workload and diversity. The IJR is a detailed, data-based review of how well different states in India deliver justice. The report is prepared by a group of well-known organisations including DAKSH, CHRI, Common Cause, and TISS-Prayas. Shimla, May 17 (PTI) The Himachal Pradesh Department of Prisons & Correctional Services has secured the second position among small states for delivering justice, according to a report by the India Justice Report (IJR) 2025. Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, Sanjeev Ranjan Ojha, said that Himachal Pradesh performed especially well in the prisons category. 'This shows the state's strong and well-organised approach to prison management, particularly in terms of staffing, infrastructure improvements, and rehabilitation programmes,' he said. DG also said that the department's key achievements include second rank among small states in delivering justice, strong performance in prison management with better staff-to-inmate ratios and lower occupancy than the national average, improvements in staffing of prison posts and attention to inmate welfare following the Model Prison Manual and its ongoing focus on healthcare, video conferencing facilities and legal aid services in prisons. He further said that the report appreciates Himachal Pradesh for consistently improving its performance compared to previous editions of IJR, especially after Covid when many states faced challenges in continuing justice reforms. PTI COR HIG HIG This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Economic Times
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Justice Gavai, witness to fixing inclusivity
When Droupadi Murmu walked into the Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan for the swearing-in of B R Gavai as India's 52nd chief justice on Wednesday, the moment was quietly monumental. In that single frame, decades of India's democratic journey, social churn and constitutional promise came into sharp focus - the country's first tribal and second female president administering the oath to India's second dalit and first-ever Buddhist top there is, indeed, much to celebrate in Gavai's appointment, this may be the right occasion to recognise that the judiciary still falls short of true inclusivity, particularly in caste and gender representation. Former CJI D Y Chandrachud underlined this challenge when he said that 'structure of the legal profession, which is patriarchal and sometimes caste-based... it has to change'. In 2023, GoI told Parliament that of 575 HC judges appointed between 2018 and March 20, 2023, only 1 in 6 belonged to SC (17), ST (9), or OBC (67) categories, and 18 came from minority communities. Gender gaps are just as stark. All 52 CJIs have been men, and only 11 women have ever served as SC judges. This is not surprising considering the baseline is low. India Justice Report (IJR) 2025 notes that women make up only 38% of district judiciary, and 14% of HC 2022 found that no state met all caste-based quota in lower courts. Yet, reservations alone cannot ensure diversity in any institution. In fact, Articles 124 and 217 of the Constitution, which govern appointments of SC and HC judges, respectively, don't mandate caste-based quotas. To move the needle, any institution, judiciary included, must recognise its own biases, take corrective action, and build systems that reward inclusion. India is no Trump-ruled US.
Business Mayor
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Mayor
Justice Gavai, witness to fixing inclusivity
When Droupadi Murmu walked into the Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan for the swearing-in of B R Gavai as India's 52nd chief justice on Wednesday, the moment was quietly monumental. In that single frame, decades of India's democratic journey, social churn and constitutional promise came into sharp focus – the country's first tribal and second female president administering the oath to India's second dalit and first-ever Buddhist top judge. While there is, indeed, much to celebrate in Gavai's appointment, this may be the right occasion to recognise that the judiciary still falls short of true inclusivity, particularly in caste and gender representation. Former CJI D Y Chandrachud underlined this challenge when he said that 'structure of the legal profession, which is patriarchal and sometimes caste-based… it has to change'. In 2023, GoI told Parliament that of 575 HC judges appointed between 2018 and March 20, 2023, only 1 in 6 belonged to SC (17), ST (9), or OBC (67) categories, and 18 came from minority communities. Gender gaps are just as stark. All 52 CJIs have been men, and only 11 women have ever served as SC judges. This is not surprising considering the baseline is low. India Justice Report (IJR) 2025 notes that women make up only 38% of district judiciary, and 14% of HC judges. IJR 2022 found that no state met all caste-based quota in lower courts. Yet, reservations alone cannot ensure diversity in any institution. In fact, Articles 124 and 217 of the Constitution, which govern appointments of SC and HC judges, respectively, don't mandate caste-based quotas. To move the needle, any institution, judiciary included, must recognise its own biases, take corrective action, and build systems that reward inclusion. India is no Trump-ruled US. Read More How Risky Is a Trump Second Term?
