Legal basis: Organic Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) People's Court.
Article 3 The people's courts shall be established in accordance with the Constitution, laws and decisions of the NPC Standing Committee.
Article 4 The people's courts shall exercise judicial power independently according to law, and shall not be interfered by administrative organs, social organizations or individuals.
Article 5 The people's courts shall be equal in the application of laws in handling cases. No organization or individual is allowed to have privileges beyond the law, and any form of discrimination is prohibited.