India's judicial system suffers from severe understaffing, with only 21 judges per million citizens compared to 270 in the US
India has a judge-to-citizen ratio of 21:1,000,000, far below global standards (270 in US, 300 in China). This leads to massive case backlogs, with trials lasting decades; for example, money laundering cases often take 20+ years. Courts are overwhelmed, with judges handling 20+ cases daily, causing adjournments and delays. The lack of infrastructure funding exacerbates the problem, with insufficient courtrooms and staff. This inefficiency denies timely justice, as accused remain in jail for years without trial. The Supreme Court has repeatedly highlighted this crisis, but government funding remains inadequate. Without structural reforms, the backlog will continue to undermine public trust in the judiciary.
“इंडिया में सबसे पुअर रेशो है जजेस टू ऑडियंस जस्टस टू सिटीजन का बिल्कुल 21 जजेस ओवर 1 मिलियन ऑडियंस 1 मिलियन सिटीजंस यस 21 जजेस ओवर 1 मिलियन सिटीजंस” — Tanveer Ahmed Mir
“हमारे यहां प भी पहले जूरी ट्रायल होता था तो जूरी जब इनकॉरपोरेट होती है न्यूयॉर्क में टेक्सस में साउथ कैरोलिना में वो जूरी जो है घर नहीं जा सकती जब तक डिसीजन नहीं देती” — Tanveer Ahmed Mir
India's judicial system suffers from severe understaffing, case backlogs, and procedural delays that deny timely justice. Structural flaws prevent efficient case disposal and erode public trust.