Criminal Justice System in India
Abstract
This blog explains how the criminal justice system in India works and how it has changed from ancient times to the new criminal laws used today. It describes the roles of the police, the courts and the prisons, and how recent reforms try to make justice faster and more focused on victims. At the same time, the article shows the real problems seen in everyday court work, such as long delays, repeated adjournments, lack of judges, weak investigations and poor infrastructure. Overall, the blog shows that although the laws are changing, real justice will only be possible when the system improves on the ground through better implementation, more resources, stronger investigations, use of technology and reduction of corruption.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Criminal Justice and Penology
Criminal Law and Policy
Legal processes and jurisprudence
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 2 March 2026
- Language
- EN