India, April 18 -- Karnataka has emerged as the top performer in justice delivery among Indian states with a population exceeding 10 million, according to the India Justice Report 2025.

The report released on April 15, evaluates states based on a ten-point scoring system that covers four key parameters: police, prisons, judiciary, and legal aid. Karnataka scored a composite 6.78 out of 10, securing the highest rank, followed by Andhra Pradesh (6.32), Telangana (6.15), Kerala (6.09), and Tamil Nadu (5.62). At the bottom of the rankings, West Bengal recorded a low score of 3.63.

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The IJR divides states into two groups: large and m...