NEW DELHI: Ensuring swift and fair justice for businesses around the world, CJI NV Ramana said on Tuesday Indian Justice is completely independent and administers justice by treating all parties equally and fairly, regardless of their country of origin.
CJI Ramana delivered the opening remarks at the annual meeting of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce in Dortmund, Germany, saying: “You can trust the Indian judiciary because of its absolute independence and its inherent constitutional strength to treat all parties equally and fairly. . Indian constitution enables any person or entity, including a foreign entity, to address any legal forum in India Resolution of Complaints. Indian courts do not discriminate based on country of origin. Everyone is equal before the courts in India.”
But, he said, a company shouldn’t resort to exploitative tactics just because it’s protected by the law. “Wealth creation must be done in a humane way, ensuring that no individual, community or country feels exploited.”
Discussing the crucial role of the judiciary in India, CJI Ramana said: “The Indian judiciary is recognized for placing the highest importance on the rule of law constitutional rights in the greatest democracy in the world… The HCs and the SC have the power of judicial review of every action of the government. They can strike down any law that is not consistent with constitutional principles. They can also overturn the executive branch’s arbitrary actions.”