India Justice Report 2025 Reveals 8% of Police Officers Are Women, Less Than 1,000 in Senior Positions, and 15 Judges Per Million People

The India Justice Report 2025, released on April 15, reveals that only 8% of India's police officers are women, with fewer than 1,000 women holding senior positions among the country's 20.3 lakh police force. The report highlights that there are just 25,282 women officers nationwide. Additionally, it notes that half of the police force believes that torture is an important aspect of their job, indicating a troubling perception of violence within law enforcement. The report also mentions that India has only 15 judges per million people, significantly below the recommended 50, and points to Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana as the top-performing states in terms of justice delivery.