Police, Courts and Justice in India: Checkpoint 1

Quick checkpoint - five questions on justice and the economy, police numbers, police reform, FIRs and undertrials.

Question 1 of 5 How does weak justice affect the economy?

It reduces trade, credit and investment It raises investment It has no effect It lowers crime

People avoid deals they can't enforce.

Question 2 of 5 How does India's police strength compare with benchmarks?

Well below UN benchmarks Far above Exactly equal There are no police

Around 150 to 155 per lakh are in position.

Question 3 of 5 What did the 2006 Prakash Singh judgment order?

Police reforms to limit political interference Abolishing police Privatising police New taxes

States implemented reforms partially.

Question 4 of 5 Why might registered crime rise without more crime?

Easier reporting and registration Fewer police Less population Laws banned reporting

Better access raises registration.

Question 5 of 5 About what share of India's prisoners are undertrials?

10 percent 75 percent 100 percent 25 percent

Most have not been convicted.

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