Malimath Committee and Police Reforms- A Comic Guide

The comic explains the background of the Justice Malimath Committee by first showing how the criminal justice system and police functioned before independence under the colonial Police Act, 1861. It highlights that the police system was designed mainly to control people rather than serve them. The comic shows problems such as delays in justice, low conviction rates, poor investigation, and a lack of protection for victims and witnesses, which have created the need for major reforms. This comic also explains why the Committee was set up and its main objectives—making the justice system faster, fairer, and more victim-friendly. It presents key suggestions for police reforms, such as separating investigation from law-and-order duties, improving training and use of forensic science, and reducing political interference. It also discusses implementation challenges and concludes that true reform requires independence, accountability, modernization, and proper execution.