The Politician's Privilege: A Systemic Failure to Address Crime in High Office The revelation that 14 of India's 28 chief ministers face serious criminal cases has sent shockwaves through the country.
However, this statistic is less surprising when considering the systemic failures that enable politicians with pending charges to occupy positions of power.
India's lawmakers have been slow to expedite trials for years, and the consequences are now evident: a significant number of high ranking officials are walking free despite allegations against them.