WJP Rule of Law Index 2026 – India's Ranking, Global Trends and Governance Challenges
31 October 2026
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WJP Rule of Law Index 2026 – India's Ranking, Global Trends and Governance Challenges
1. Background and Origin: The World Justice Project (WJP), an independent organisation, released its Rule of Law Index 2026 on 21 October 2026. Published annually since 2009, the Index evaluates how effectively laws protect citizens and regulate government powers.
2. Methodology: Covering 143 countries, the Index uses household surveys and legal experts' assessments. Scores range from 0 (weakest) to 1 (strongest). Its eight factors include constraints on government powers, corruption, open government, fundamental rights, security, regulatory enforcement, civil justice and criminal justice.
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WJP Rule of Law Index 2026: India ranks 88th of 143 countries with a 0.48 score. Know global trends, India's factor-wise performance and governance challenges.
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