The problem blockthecrime solves

1. Hesitation in Reporting Crimes
   Many Indians are reluctant to visit police stations
   Persists even in severe cases
   Caused by:
   Conservative family backgrounds
   Fear of corrupt police practices
   Lack of confidence in obtaining justice

2. Underreporting of Crimes
   Thousands of crimes go unreported daily
   Creates significant gap in crime statistics and law enforcement efforts

3. Erosion of Trust in Judiciary
   Public losing faith in the judicial system
   Perceived corruption within the system is a major factor

4. Case Mishandling
   Cases involving influential individuals often dismissed improperly
   Creates perception of unequal justice based on social/economic status

5. Evidence Tampering
   Instances of evidence being tampered with or destroyed
   Compromises integrity of investigations and judicial processes

6. Prolonged Legal Proceedings
   Many cases take excessively long to conclude
   Example: Nirbhaya case took seven years
   Discourages engagement with the legal system

7. Fear of Repercussions
   People afraid to file cases against powerful individuals/entities
   Fear stems from potential threats or negative consequences

8. Lack of Anonymity
   Current system doesn't provide adequate anonymity for complainants
   Can lead to social stigma or safety concerns in sensitive cases

9. Centralized and Potentially Biased Case Handling
   Cases often handled by limited number of officials
   Can lead to biased decisions if an official is corrupt or influenced

10. Inefficient Case Prioritization
    Lack of systematic approach to prioritize cases based on severity/urgency
    Results in delayed justice for critical cases

Challenges we ran into

Struggled to find suitable blockchain platform