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1. What is India's ranking in the 2024 World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index among 142 countries?
India secured the 79th position out of 142 countries in the 2024 World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index. This ranking reflects India's standing in both global and regional assessments of the rule of law. Regionally, India ranked third among South Asian countries, after Nepal (69th) and Sri Lanka (75th). The Index highlights a decline in the rule of law globally, with 59% of countries surveyed showing a decline since 2016. India's score showed a slight increase from the previous year, placing it eighth among lower-middle-income countries.