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Rule of Law Index 2022

India, with a score of 0.50 on the 'rule of law' index, has ranked 77 out of 140 countries.

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Why in the News?

Recently, the Rule of Index 2022 was released by the World Justice Project (WJP).

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Rule of Law Index 2022

- India has secured 77th rank out of 140 countries.

Factors involved in calculating Rule of Law Index 2022:

- Constraints on government powers
- Absence of corruption
- Open Government
- Fundamental rights
- Order and security
- Regulatory enforcement
- Civil justice, and criminal justice.

Top Performers:

Denmark
Norway
Finland
Sweden
Netherlands

What is the Rule of Law?

The World Justice Project defines the rule of law as a durable system of laws, institutions, norms, and community commitment that delivers: accountability, just laws, open government, and accessible justice.

World Justice Project (WJP):

WJP is an independent, multidisciplinary organization working to advance the rule of law.
William H. Neukom founded it in 2006.

News Source: The Quint