<h1>Economic Survey 2018-19 Urges Judicial Investment to Boost Business, Recommends Hiring Judges for Faster Case Clearance.</h1> The Economic Survey 2018-19, presented by the Finance Minister, emphasizes the need for investment in India's legal system to enhance economic and social outcomes. It identifies contract enforcement delays as a major obstacle to improving the Ease of Doing Business, with 3.5 crore cases pending, primarily in district and subordinate courts. The Survey suggests that appointing 2,279 judges in lower courts, 93 in High Courts, and one in the Supreme Court could achieve a 100% case clearance rate. It highlights the need for specialized judges in criminal cases and prioritizes states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal for judicial appointments. Enhancing productivity through increased working days, administrative reforms, and technology deployment is also recommended.