India’s justice delivery system is an intimidating reality for its citizens, marked by under-resourcing and inefficiency. Make no mistake, the country is at a pivotal moment with a critical need for bold regulatory changes. The need to address these priorities couldn’t be more urgent. That regulatory landscape is set to change pretty dramatically. So far, no operational licenses have been issued at all, which leaves a lot of doubt as to how impactful these changes will be.
Third, the state of press freedom in India is under siege. And media owners frequently have ulterior motives that put journalistic independence at risk. India’s repressive and controlling colonial legacy further complicates the current day reality. This history is still used to impact the current political and legal landscape. The call for a people-centered justice system has never been more urgent.
Foundational thinking provides a touchstone for the longer regulatory reform agenda that’s required in India. Taken together, the reforms unambiguously delineate a core set of functions. Yet at the same time, they promote checks and balances to ensure that justice is accessible and expeditious. This arguably is the most, locally, for Middle India, where one finds the most entrepreneurship and job creation. The Administration can only begin to address the needs of this troubling demographic if it acknowledges their experiences and seeks to improve how they’re treated.
As India navigates these challenges, it must prepare for advancements such as electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Deploying these technologies requires a cross-cutting, multidisciplinary approach. Beyond new technologies, we’ll need some major regulatory changes to ensure safety and efficiency in our fast-changing world.