This document gives a comprehensive account of the webinar held on January 2, 2021, featuring panelists such as Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan and Justice Jasti Chelameswar. It delves into India’s rule of law challenges, highlighting issues like judicial delays, low conviction rates, and the need for institutional reforms. The report emphasises the importance of functional autonomy and accountability in institutions to ensure effective justice delivery, social stability and economic growth.