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India slips to 88th in WJP Rule of Law Index 2026
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India slips to 88th while Denmark leads: the WJP Rule of Law Index factors GS2 tests
WJP Rule of Law Index 2026: India 88th, Denmark first.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
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In the World Justice Project's Rule of Law Index 2026, India's rank has fallen to 88th.
Denmark holds the top position globally.
ஆதாரங்கள்: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
முக்கிய உண்மைகள்
Remember these
- World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2026: India ranked 88th
- Denmark holds the top position globally
- The WJP is an independent, non-profit organisation that publishes the index
- The index scores countries on eight factors, including constraints on government powers, absence of corruption, fundamental rights and civil and criminal justice
- Scores run from 0 to 1, with 1 indicating the strongest adherence to the rule of law
ப்ரிலிம்ஸ் · மெயின்ஸ்
How the exam will ask it
ப்ரிலிம்ஸ்
- The Rule of Law Index is published by the World Justice Project, not by the World Bank or the UN.
- The index measures rule of law through eight factors, including fundamental rights, order and security, and regulatory enforcement.
- Nordic countries such as Denmark have traditionally topped the index, while India is placed at 88th in the 2026 edition.
மெயின்ஸ்
GS2 (Governance, Polity, Judiciary): India's fall to 88th in the WJP Rule of Law Index 2026 raises questions on judicial delays, case pendency, police reform and the protection of fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21. Policy responses include judicial infrastructure and e-Courts, filling vacancies and strengthening legal aid. The way forward lies in faster disposal, accountable institutions and transparent enforcement, which would improve both the rankings and public trust.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Which country holds the top position in the World Justice Project's Rule of Law Index 2026, in which India's rank fell to 88th?
- Norway
- Finland
- Sweden
- Denmark
விடையைக் காட்டு
விடை: D — Correct: Denmark — Denmark is ranked first in the WJP Rule of Law Index 2026 and is the leader against which India's 88th rank is read. • Norway — wrong: Norway is also a high performer but is not the index's top-ranked country in 2026. • Finland — wrong: Finland ranks high in the index, but first place belongs to Denmark. • Sweden — wrong: Sweden is a Nordic high-ranker, yet it is not the global number one.
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