23) Rule of Law Index Flashcards
1
Q
What is this Rule of Law index ?
A
It is a Quantitative Assessment tool designed to offer a detailed picture of the extent to which counties adhere to the Rule of Law in practice
2
Q
Who publishes it ?
A
World Justice Project – an Independent organization
3
Q
Context ?
A
SC has asked the Govt to decide on the plea for setting up an expert panel to boost India’s rank in this index
4
Q
Parameters ?
A
1) Constraints on Govt power
2) Absence of corruption
3) Open Govt
4) Fundamental Rights
5) Order and Security
6) Regulatory enforcement
7) Civil Justice
8) Criminal Justice
5
Q
Top ranks ?
A
Denmark followed by Norway and Finland
6
Q
India’s rank ?
A
69 (We have never been within 50)
