We urge the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to respect and uphold the integrity of the judicial process and ensure that its actions do not undermine the independence of state high courts. Recent actions by the CCI, such as attempting to bypass ongoing legal proceedings in the Karnataka High Court, have raised serious concerns about procedural fairness and transparency. One such example is the case involving Walmart’s Flipkart and Amazon, where the CCI sought to transfer the case directly to the Supreme Court, disregarding the high court’s active involvement. This undermines the authority of the judiciary and risks creating a dangerous precedent of arbitrarily bypassing state courts. The remit of the CCI is to ensure fair competition and prevent anti-competitive behavior that could harm customers. However, the current approach risks detracting from this objective. The actions of the CCI must align with its mandate to prevent monopolistic practices, promote customer welfare, and avoid any perception of overreach or procedural unfairness.

Such actions threaten the trust placed in the judicial system by stakeholders, businesses, and investors. The uncertainty caused by procedural overreach can significantly harm stakeholder confidence and disrupt ongoing legal processes. This petition calls for the protection of judicial independence, transparency, and fair process. We ask the CCI to respect the role of state high courts in adjudicating matters and refrain from actions that undermine the legal process. Let us stand together to protect stakeholder rights and preserve the integrity of India’s judicial system.

Sign this petition to safeguard the fairness and transparency of India’s judiciary and ensure that all parties, including shareholders, are treated justly and with due process.