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SPECIAL REPORT
A Year Journey of Good Governance
Law, Justice, and
Ease of Living Strategic Capabilities
17. Commercial Courts, 21. Space Sector Reforms, 2020
2015 The path for private sector participation in space activities was
A distinct system, specific timelines, and opened. An institutional framework was established through
IN-SPACe. By 2026, approximately 440 startups had registered,
electronic processes were introduced for and private investment exceeded $618 million. On July 18, 2026,
commercial disputes. The time required Skyroot’s Vikram-1 lifted off from Sriharikota and reached orbit
for dispute resolution in cities was reduced on its maiden attempt.
from years to months. According to the
Department of Justice, the time taken for
a verdict came down to 424 days in Delhi 22. Defence Reforms, 2020
and 306 days in Mumbai. Priority was accorded to ‘Design and Make in India’ for defence
production. Defence exports surged from approximately ₹680
18. Repeal of Obsolete crore in 2013-14 to over ₹38,400 crore. A nation that was once an
Laws and the Jan Vishwas importer of arms has now transformed into a manufacturer.
Act, 2023 23. Semiconductor Mission, 2021
Over 1,500 central laws have been A plan was formulated to develop the entire ecosystem—chip
repealed since 2014. By decriminalizing fabrication, packaging, and design—within India. Ten projects
183 provisions, a shift was made towards worth approximately ₹1.6 lakh crore received approval. These
imposing civil penalties for minor projects are distributed across Gujarat, Assam, and other states to
technical infractions. build this capability in multiple regions.
19. Bharatiya Nyaya Social Reforms
Sanhita, 2023 24. Triple Talaq, 2019
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita replaced
the Indian Penal Code of 1860 and came Instant triple talaq was rendered void and made a punishable
into effect on July 1, 2024. It symbolizes offense. Provisions were also introduced for maintenance and
freedom from a colonial mindset. Priority the custody of minor children. Within one year of the law’s
was accorded to addressing crimes against implementation, there was an 82 percent reduction in reported
women and children. Provisions regarding cases. Constitutional protection reached women who had long
organized crime, terrorism, and mob been overlooked by the legal system.
violence were incorporated.
25. Waqf Reforms, 2025
20. Labour Codes, 2025 The mechanism for inquiry and appeal regarding claims related to
Four codes covering wages, industrial Waqf properties was strengthened. A system was established
relations, social security, and workplace requiring senior officials to examine claims involving
safety were implemented, replacing 29 government land and providing a pathway for
outdated labour laws. This simplified appeals in the High Court. Waqf claims will now
compliance and brought gig and be based on evidence.
platform workers under the ambit of
social security.
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