Justice Surya Kant, while speaking to the Indian diaspora in Sweden, emphasized that India’s commitment to justice transcends national boundaries, saying, “India’s commitment to justice does not end at borders”.
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NEW DELHI: Speaking to the Indian diaspora in Sweden, Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant emphasized that India’s commitment to justice transcends national boundaries. He highlighted that Indian courts have, in certain cases, extended the protection of fundamental rights to non-resident Indians (NRIs), reinforcing the nation’s global vision of justice.
Justice Kant noted that the judiciary serves not only as an adjudicatory body but also as a moral voice, upholding secularism, equality, dignity, and the rights of the marginalized. He praised the Indian diaspora for maintaining their cultural identity while embracing global values and reiterated that the judiciary plays a pivotal role in translating constitutional values into lived realities.
Emphasizing that justice is a universal right and not limited by geography, Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant stated that India’s courts have, in several instances, extended the protection of fundamental rights to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). He described the Indian Constitution as a moral compass, not just a legal document, which envisions justice as a right for all, not a privilege for the few.
“In some cases, courts have extended the protection of fundamental rights even to those residing abroad, reinforcing the message that India’s commitment to justice does not end at her borders.”
Justice Kant highlighted that the judiciary is not only an adjudicatory institution but a moral voice, upholding the rights of the marginalized, protecting civil liberties, and safeguarding democratic integrity. He said that through principled judgments, Indian courts have defended secularism, equality, and dignity, which are core to the nation’s constitutional identity.
“The Indian judiciary has increasingly recognised these complexities and has sought to make justice more accessible to non-resident Indians.
Speaking directly to diaspora concerns, he acknowledged that NRIs often face legal challenges involving property, inheritance, guardianship, and matrimonial issues. He noted that Indian courts are increasingly aware of these complexities and strive to make justice accessible even to those living abroad, affirming that India’s commitment to justice transcends its borders.
Praising the diaspora, Justice Kant remarked that in a globalized world where identities blur, Indians abroad have mastered the balance between being global citizens and staying rooted in their cultural identity. He stressed that identity is not just inherited, but actively lived and transmitted.
“In a globalised world, where identities often blur and borders become less rigid, it is easy to feel unanchored. Yet, the Indian diaspora has shown the world how one can be truly global while remaining authentically Indian.”
“It is a delicate balance, but one that you have mastered with grace and conviction. Let us not forget that identity is not merely inherited… it is actively lived and transmitted,”
Reflecting on India-Sweden relations, Justice Kant pointed out the shared constitutional values of justice, gender equality, and human dignity in both countries. While their legal systems differ in structure, their aspirations align in spirit.
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