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Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied

Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied

Police Reforms, Public Accountability & Human Rights

ARWAC is committed to police reforms, public accountability, and protecting human rights through grassroots research and policy advocacy.

Strengthening Governance

Strengthening Governance

Building Transparent Public Systems

We conduct detailed analysis of public departments and investigate delays in justice delivery to bring transparency to citizen services.

Protecting Human Rights

Protecting Human Rights

Bridging Policy Gaps with Grassroots Intelligence

Our mission bridges the gap between public experiences and policymaking through on-ground intelligence, citizen feedback, and actionable reports.

About ARWAC – Foundation for Governance Reform and Human Rights

The Analysis and Research Assistance Foundation (ARWAC) is a government-registered non-profit dedicated to strengthening governance, improving police systems, and promoting human rights in India.

Our Mission

We conduct detailed analysis of public departments, investigate delays in justice delivery, and bring transparency to citizen services.

Our mission bridges the gap between public experiences and policymaking through on-ground intelligence, citizen feedback, and actionable reports submitted to governing authorities.

Grassroot Research

Utilizing on-ground intelligence and citizen feedback to inform our analysis.

Actionable Reporting

Submitting clear, evidence-based reports to governing authorities to drive change.

Policy Advocacy

Bridging the gap between public experience and policymaking for effective reforms.

Empowering Animal Cruelty Laws

We are committed to empowering and strengthening animal cruelty laws to ensure the protection and welfare of animals.

Supporting Secularism & Minorities

Supporting the secularistic approach nationwide as per the Constitution of India and strengthening the rights and welfare of minorities across the country.

Our Vision

To create a transparent, accountable, and responsive public service system that serves every citizen with dignity and ensures equal access to justice for all.

Transparent Governance
Accountable Public Services
Equal Access to Justice
Human Rights Protection

Why ARWAC Matters

India’s justice system can often be slow, unresponsive, and complex. ARWAC exists to spotlight these gaps and help citizens seek better, faster, and more accountable service from public departments. Through fact-based insights and grassroots engagement, we aim to ensure that justice is not only delivered — but delivered on time and with fairness.

Spotlighting Gaps

We identify and highlight systemic inefficiencies to make public service performance transparent.

Fact-Based Insights

Our research provides crucial, unbiased oversight of government departments, ensuring they serve the public interest.

Grassroot Engagement

We connect directly with citizens to ensure their experiences, highlight government policies, and drive reform.

Ensuring Fairness

Our work helps address systemic failures, making justice delivery more equitable and timely.

Building Accountability

We rebuild citizens' trust in democratic nations and their functionings.

Empowering Citizens

We assist in providing aggrieved citizens with the correct information, guidance and a structured pathway in order to achieve better and faster results from government departments.

Our Core Mission

Our work is based upon four core regions of focus to drive systemic change and empower citizens.

Electoral Bond Research

We conduct research-based investigations on the Electoral Bonds Scheme introduced in 2018 – IT Act 1961.

Revival of RTI Act 2005

Championing the revival and strengthening of the Right to Information Act to ensure government transparency and citizen empowerment.

Grievances & Accountability

Ensuring accountability of all civil servants through various government grievance portals with assistance in escalations basis merit in the state Lokayukta and the Lokpal.

Citizens Helpline

Helpline for filing public grievances relating to consumer courts, national and state human rights commissions, and other national grievance portals for citizens.

Meet Our Trustees

ARWAC is guided by a diverse team of experts and leaders committed to justice, governance, and public service.

Mr. Karn Singh

Mr. Karn Singh

Founder & Director - ARWAC
Intelligence, fraud detection and risk advisory expert.

Founder & Director - ARWAC
Intelligence, fraud detection and risk advisory expert. 20+ years in intelligence, research, risk advisory, forensic investigation, and aviation. Karn Singh belongs to a family of IAS and IPS officers: his father was Director of Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) at the rank of Secretary Government of India, and his father's brother served as Director General of Police and Special Director, CBI.

Dr. Parikshet Sirohi

Dr. Parikshet Sirohi

Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi

Professor at Faculty of Law, University of Delhi; comes from a family of IAS officers, with parents who served as Secretary Government of India and headed various ministries.

Mr. Atif Inam

Mr. Atif Inam

Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India

10+ years representing clients in constitutional, civil, criminal, and service law matters.

Professor Rohit Prasad

Professor Rohit Prasad

Professor of Economics & Public Policy, MDI Gurgaon

Distinguished academic and thought leader in economics, public policy, and IT.

In The Media

Investigating Public Service Failures

A discussion on the methodologies used to investigate and report on issues of governance and justice delivery.

Featured Research & Reports

Our comprehensive research reports provide in-depth analysis of governance issues, policy implementations, and recommendations for systemic improvements.

Police Reform
Mar 2024
Police Accountability Index – Punjab 2024

Performance audit of Punjab police departments based on citizen feedback, transparency scores, and response times.

Judicial Reform
Feb 2024
Justice Delay Tracker – Tier-2 Cities

Investigation into systemic delays in legal and administrative services across Tier-2 cities in India.

Human Rights
Jan 2024
Human Rights and Public Service: An Analysis

Annual report on human rights in the context of public service delivery, with recommendations for governing authorities.

Latest Insights & Analysis

Stay informed with our latest research findings, policy analysis, and expert commentary on governance, human rights, and police reforms.

Electoral Bonds: A Deep Dive into Transparency and Political Funding
Governance
25 Jul 2025
10 min read
Electoral Bonds: A Deep Dive into Transparency and Political Funding

Analyzing the impact of electoral bonds on political transparency, with reference to the Income Tax Act and Representation of the People Act.

By ARWAC Research TeamRead More
The RTI Act at a Crossroads: A Call for Revival
RTI
18 Jul 2025
8 min read
The RTI Act at a Crossroads: A Call for Revival

Examining the current state of the Right to Information Act 2005 and outlining a strategic path towards its full revival and enforcement.

By ARWAC Research TeamRead More
Accountability in Action: The Role of the Lokpal
Accountability
11 Jul 2025
12 min read
Accountability in Action: The Role of the Lokpal

How effective are current grievance redressal mechanisms? A look into our submissions to the Lokpal and the path to civil servant accountability.

By ARWAC Research TeamRead More

Public Grievance Redressal – Helpful Resources

In line with our commitment to justice, transparency, and citizen empowerment, ARWAC provides direct access to official portals where grievances can be filed and public concerns addressed. These resources are shared in the public interest.

Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC)

Punjab State Women Commission

Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Grievance Portal

Punjab Grievance & RTI Filing Portal

Ministry of Home Affairs (CPGRAMS)

To file a complaint with the Ministry of Home Affairs online, use the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS). It is a single portal connected to all Ministries/Departments of the Government of India and States.

Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)

Vigilance Bureau Punjab

Lokayukta/Lokpal Punjab

Punjab State Information Commission

Red Cross Building, Near Rose Garden, Sector 16, Chandigarh
Helpline: 0172-2864100, 0172-2864105

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

President Secretariat

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Contact Information

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+91 99885 55692

Office Address

ARWAC Headquarters, Westonel Estate, next to F block,
Aerocity, Mohali -140306

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