India, April 1 -- India's legal system is in crisis, with over 45 million pending cases, making it one of the most clogged in the world. Judicial resources are severely lacking - only 21 judges per million people - stretching courts beyond capacity and causing huge delays. This is not just a bureaucratic issue; it has real consequences. Every delayed case raises transaction costs, stalls productivity, and weakens contract enforcement, deterring investment. The social impact is equally dire, with marginalised communities, already struggling for legal representation, bearing the brunt and often waiting years for justice.

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