Madras HC imposes Rs 10k cost on woman for filing PIL for personal gain
3 months ago

Madras HC imposes Rs 10k cost on woman for filing PIL for personal gain

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently imposed Rs 10,000 cost on a litigant for filing a Public Interest Litigation petition for personal gain by projecting a private land dispute as an encroachment case involving a public road. The litigant, Usha Maheswari, had filed the PIL alleging encroachment of a public road in Madurai city by two persons — Rajendran and R Varatharajaperumal. An appraisal of the statements made therein reveals that the petition, which is styled as a PIL, is nothing but a camouflage to foster personal dispute," the judges observed and dismissed the petition. Pointing out that Maheswari herself has given an undertaking in her affidavit that she is ready to pay cost if it is found that she has filed the PIL for personal motive, the judges imposed Rs 10,000 cost on Maheswari, directing her to pay the amount to Periyakulam district siddha medical officer.

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PILs reduced to suspicion due to misuse: SC Judge Nagarathna
Top News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

PILs reduced to suspicion due to misuse: SC Judge Nagarathna

Hindustan Times  

Public interest litigation, once a “virtuous weapon” for the weak and oppressed, has now been reduced to suspicion due to its misuse for monetary or publicity gains, Supreme Court judge justice BV Nagarathna said on Tuesday. Justice Nagarathna commended Baxi for his role in shaping legal thought, especially in human rights and constitutional law. The event marked the unveiling of …

Telangana HC Imposes 25K Cost On Man Who Filed PIL Against Panchayat Act For Prohibiting Candidates With Over 2 Children From Participating In Polls
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Telangana HC Imposes 25K Cost On Man Who Filed PIL Against Panchayat Act For Prohibiting Candidates With Over 2 Children From Participating In Polls

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court has dismissed a public interest filed challenging Section 21 of the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Renuka Yara dismissed the petition at SR stage, imposing a cost of 25 thousand, noting that the Supreme Court had already adjudicated upon this matter, finally in the case of …

Delhi High Court Junks PIL Against 'Illegal Constructions' At Ajmeri Gate, Imposes ₹10K Costs
1 month ago

Delhi High Court Junks PIL Against 'Illegal Constructions' At Ajmeri Gate, Imposes ₹10K Costs

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a PIL seeking to demolish the alleged illegal and unauthorized constructions within the regulated area of city's Ajmeri Gate. 10,000 costs on the petitioner- Mirza Aurangzeb to be deposited with Delhi High Court Staff Welfare Fund. “The jurisprudence which surrounds the development of PIL petitions in India concerns itself primarily to give voice to …

Madras HC dismisses PIL seeking compensation for demolished encroaching wall
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Madras HC dismisses PIL seeking compensation for demolished encroaching wall

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation petition seeking compensation for a wall demolished by the Sivaganga district administration, after finding that the said structure had been built encroaching upon a water catchment area in a village in the district. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan was hearing a petition filed by one S Rakkayi, seeking …

HC imposes cost on petitioner
2 months ago

HC imposes cost on petitioner

The Hindu  

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has imposed a cost of ₹10,000 on a petitioner from Thoothukudi district who sought the cancellation of patta granted to a few persons. Ramesh and A.D. Maria Clete observed that the claim of the petitioner that private parties had encroached upon the land cannot be sustained since there is a presumption drawn …

Madras HC imposes Rs 1 lakh cost on litigant for abusing court process
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Madras HC imposes Rs 1 lakh cost on litigant for abusing court process

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently imposed Rs 1 lakh cost on a litigant for abusing the court process by filing two petitions seeking similar relief by suppressing the facts about the dismissal of one of them. A bench comprising Justices MS Ramesh and AD Maria Clete had imposed the cost on T Palaniammal of Dindigul, …

Allahabad HC dismisses PIL against Justice Shekhar Yadav’s impeachment motion
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Allahabad HC dismisses PIL against Justice Shekhar Yadav’s impeachment motion

Hindustan Times  

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has dismissed a public interest litigation challenging the impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav, calling it “not maintainable.” The motion was initiated after Justice Yadav allegedly made controversial remarks during a Vishva Hindu Parishad event in Prayagraj last month. The court clarified that PILs must represent issues concerning vulnerable sections of society, …

Himachal: HC imposes costs of ₹50,000 on PIL petitioner
3 months ago

Himachal: HC imposes costs of ₹50,000 on PIL petitioner

Hindustan Times  

Public interest litigation is a weapon that has to be used with great care and circumspection. The judiciary has to be extremely careful to see that behind the beautiful veil of public interest an ugly private malice, vested interest or public interest seeking is not lurking,” observed Himachal Pradesh high court while imposing a cost of ₹50,000 on a petitioner, …

Madras HC directs officials to consider plea to repair, maintain tourist spots in Kanniyakumari
3 months ago

Madras HC directs officials to consider plea to repair, maintain tourist spots in Kanniyakumari

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently directed the secretary of municipal administration and Kanniyakumari collector to consider and take decision expeditiously on a plea seeking repair and maintenance of the public roads, platforms at Kanniyakumari Bus Stand and other tourist places in the Kanniyakumari Town Panchayat. A bench comprising Justices MS Ramesh and AD Maria Clete …

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 2 to December 8, 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: December 2 to December 8, 2024

Live Law  

Citations: 2024 LiveLaw 465 To 2024 LiveLaw 475 NOMINAL INDEX Chandru and Others v. State, 2024 LiveLaw 465 R Thamaraiselvan v. Government of India, 2024 LiveLaw 466 Sathish and Another v Food Safety Officer, 2024 LiveLaw 467 Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre v The National Medical Commission, 2024 LiveLaw 468 Mohamed Asaruthin v State of Tamil Nadu, …

“Either Lied In Court Or Has Been Set Up”: Madras High Court Imposes ₹20 Lakh Cost On Litigant, Restrains Him From Filing PILs For 1 Year
3 months, 3 weeks ago

“Either Lied In Court Or Has Been Set Up”: Madras High Court Imposes ₹20 Lakh Cost On Litigant, Restrains Him From Filing PILs For 1 Year

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation filed by a 62-year-old man and imposed a cost of Rs. The court also restrained the PIL petitioner from filing any PILs in the court without prior permission for 1 year. The court was hearing a petition by T H Rajmohan challenging a Government Order issued by the Revenue Department …

Allahabad High Court CJ-Led Bench Directs Listing Of PIL Seeking CBI Probe Into Sambhal Violence Before Appropriate Bench
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Allahabad High Court CJ-Led Bench Directs Listing Of PIL Seeking CBI Probe Into Sambhal Violence Before Appropriate Bench

Live Law  

The Chief Justice Arun Bhansali-led Bench of the Allahabad High Court today directed the listing of a Public Interest Litigation plea seeking a CBI probe into the violence that erupted last month in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, before a bench with the jurisdiction to hear criminal PILs. The PIL plea also prays for the following reliefs: Appoint a special investigation team, …

PIL against Chennai flyover scam withdrawn, court allows reclaim of deposit
4 months, 2 weeks ago

PIL against Chennai flyover scam withdrawn, court allows reclaim of deposit

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: A public interest litigation petition seeking to reinstate the case concerning an alleged flyover construction scam in Chennai between 1996 and 2001, during the DMK regime, against the current Chief Minister M.K. The counsel for the petitioner, Manickam Athappa Goundar, a Coimbatore-based entrepreneur and activist, sought the court’s permission to withdraw the petition, stating that Goundar was unwilling to …

Delhi HC rejects PIL on removing blockades at Singhu border
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC rejects PIL on removing blockades at Singhu border

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation seeking the removal of roadblocks on National Highway 44 at the Singhu Border as it has been causing inconvenience to commuters. A division bench consisting of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela advised the petitioners to file a formal representation with the Delhi Police Commissioner …

Madras HC seeks feasibility report on plea to build flyover in Madurai city
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Madras HC seeks feasibility report on plea to build flyover in Madurai city

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directed the district administration to file a report about the feasibility of decongesting Melur Road, based on a public interest litigation petition seeking directions to construct a flyover between KK Nagar roundabout and Agriculture College and Research Institute in Madurai. The petitioner stated that the Madurai Bench of the high court …

Allahabad High Court Bars Lawyer's Entry In New Chamber Block As He Filed PILs Opposing Its Construction
7 months, 1 week ago

Allahabad High Court Bars Lawyer's Entry In New Chamber Block As He Filed PILs Opposing Its Construction

Live Law  

Earlier this month, the Allahabad High Court imposed cost of Rs. This is a perfect case where exemplary cost should be imposed on the petitioner.” Petitioner approached the High Court claiming that the soli mining was being done by L&T for the said construction was being done illegally without taking permission from the Mining Department and without any Environmental Clearance …

Allahabad HC Rejects PIL Seeking Clarification From UP Govt That It Isn't Working Under BJP's Command
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Allahabad HC Rejects PIL Seeking Clarification From UP Govt That It Isn't Working Under BJP's Command

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation plea filed seeking a direction to the state government to clarify that it not working under the commands of the Bharatiya Janata Party.The PIL Plea, filed by Advocate Manjesh Kumar Yadav, referred to a statement the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Keshav Prasad Maurya, made last month during …

PIL Challenging Rahul Gandhi's LS Election: Allahabad HC Seeks Registry Report On HC's 2016 Directive Against Petitioner's Advocate
9 months ago

PIL Challenging Rahul Gandhi's LS Election: Allahabad HC Seeks Registry Report On HC's 2016 Directive Against Petitioner's Advocate

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday directed its registry to submit its report on a 2016 Judgment of the High Court passed related to the advocate representing the petitioner in a Public Interest Litigation plea challenging Rahul Gandhi's election to the Lok Sabha. "This court has perused the judgment of the Division Bench of this Court in the case of …

PIL on misappropriation of funds: HC issues notices to B’khand varsity VC, five others
9 months, 3 weeks ago

PIL on misappropriation of funds: HC issues notices to B’khand varsity VC, five others

Hindustan Times  

The Allahabad High Court has issued notices to Bundelkhand University vice-chancellor, Mukesh Pandey, registrar Vinay Kumar Singh, finance officer Wasi Mohd along with three professors to file a counter affidavit by the next date of hearing, in relation to a public interest litigation. The PIL had been filed by a woman professor, alleging misappropriation of funds and irregularities in the …

Madurai Bench can also hear PIL petitions relating to pan-State matters, rules Madras High Court
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Madurai Bench can also hear PIL petitions relating to pan-State matters, rules Madras High Court

The Hindu  

The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Bar Association has succeeded in restoring the right of the Bench to hear all kinds of public interest litigation petitions including those that concern issues related to the entire State, and not just the 13 districts under its territorial jurisdiction. The Division Bench led by Chief Justice Gangapurwala agreed with senior counsel M. …

Andhra Pradesh High Court Dismisses PIL Filed On Basis Of "WhatsApp Message" Alleging Misappropriation Of Funds By State Bar Council
1 year ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court Dismisses PIL Filed On Basis Of "WhatsApp Message" Alleging Misappropriation Of Funds By State Bar Council

Live Law  

The Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed a public interest litigation filed by an advocate alleging misappropriation of funds generated by the state's Bar Council based on information circulating on WhatsApp groups. “It can therefore be clearly seen that the present petition was filed casually by the petitioner as a knee jerk reaction on the receipt of the WhatsApp messages circulating …

PIL Challenging RPA Provisions Dismissed
1 year, 1 month ago

PIL Challenging RPA Provisions Dismissed

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A two-judge bench of the Telangana High Court dismissed a PIL challenging provisions of The Representation of People’s Act, 1951, pertaining to the arrangement of names of candidates on ballot papers. Ban on rooftop hoardings: SCB refrained from taking further action Justice S. Nanda of the Telangana High Court directed the Secunderabad Cantonment Board not to take any further …

Madras HC seeks status report on PIL to prevent sewage discharge into irrigation canal
1 year, 1 month ago

Madras HC seeks status report on PIL to prevent sewage discharge into irrigation canal

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday sought a status report from the district authorities on a Public Interest Litigation petition filed to prevent discharge of sewage water into Thenur canal near Sholavandan in Madurai. The Sholavandan town panchayat authorities had constructed a drainage channel to collect sewage water from the RMS Colony. However, instead of …

Fresh PIL Against Allotment of Kokapet Land to BRS Party
1 year, 2 months ago

Fresh PIL Against Allotment of Kokapet Land to BRS Party

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A PIL has been filed before the Telangana High Court challenging the decision of the then BRS government in allotting 11 acres of land located in survey Numbers 239 and 240 of Kokapet village in Gandipet mandal to BRS for establishing an institute of excellence and HRD at Rs 3,41,25,000 when the market value of the land prevailing in …

Orissa High Court Slaps ₹20K Cost On Organisation For Filing PIL Without Approaching Concerned Authority Seeking Remedial Action
1 year, 5 months ago

Orissa High Court Slaps ₹20K Cost On Organisation For Filing PIL Without Approaching Concerned Authority Seeking Remedial Action

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court on Tuesday imposed ₹20,000 costs on an organisation for filing a writ petition in the nature of Public Interest Litigation before approaching the concerned authorities seeking remedial action. While hearing was going on, the Court queried the petitioner as to whether it has complied with Rule 8 of the Orissa High Court Public Interest Litigation Rules, …

Madras High Court Closes PIL Alleging Exorbitant Pricing At Chepauk Stadium, Cites SC Judgment Permitting Levy Of Service Charge Above MRP
1 year, 5 months ago

Madras High Court Closes PIL Alleging Exorbitant Pricing At Chepauk Stadium, Cites SC Judgment Permitting Levy Of Service Charge Above MRP

Live Law  

The Madras High Court recently disposed of a Public Interest Litigation alleging that the authorities of the MA Chidambaram Stadium, commonly known as the Chepauk Stadium, overcharged people during the India-Australia One Day International Match on March 22. Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala and Justice PD Audikesavalu observed that though the petitioner had claimed that food items were sold at a …

'Wholly Misconceived': Gujarat HC Junks 'Second' PIL Seeking Burial Grounds For All Religious Communities, Imposes ₹10K Costs
1 year, 6 months ago

'Wholly Misconceived': Gujarat HC Junks 'Second' PIL Seeking Burial Grounds For All Religious Communities, Imposes ₹10K Costs

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court today dismissed a Public Interest Litigation plea seeking to provide fitting places for burial to different religious communities in the state as it noted that earlier, for the same relief, a PIL had been moved by the petitioner and the same was dismissed as withdrawn. "This is a wholly misconceived second PIL filed by the petitioner …

Manipur violence: Supreme Court declines PIL seeking SIT probe
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur violence: Supreme Court declines PIL seeking SIT probe

Live Mint  

Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider a new Public Interest Litigation regarding the Manipur violence. The Supreme Court requested a "more specific" petition, expressing difficulty in entertaining the current one, as it appeared to single out only one community in its blame. “This petition is very difficult to entertain because it places blame on one community,” said the bench …

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking High Level Enquiry In Patwari Recruitment Scam; Imposes ₹10K Costs
1 year, 8 months ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking High Level Enquiry In Patwari Recruitment Scam; Imposes ₹10K Costs

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation which sought high-level enquiry into an alleged scam in recruitment of Patwari by the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board, with rupees ten thousand costs. While finding the petition unmerited, the Division Bench of Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice Hirdesh observed, “In the facts and circumstances of the case, …

Madras HC imposes Rs 10K cost on Madurai corporation commissioner
1 year, 11 months ago

Madras HC imposes Rs 10K cost on Madurai corporation commissioner

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently imposed a Rs 10,000 cost on the Madurai corporation commissioner for the corporation's failure in providing a proper response to a petition filed by a man, in 2014, alleging that his land was illegally taken by the civic body for laying road under the Vaigai river scheme. Justice B Pugalendhi, …

HC prioritises PIL against FTL land acquisition
2 years, 1 month ago

HC prioritises PIL against FTL land acquisition

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court on Monday directed its registry to number the PIL that questions the state’s action in initiating land acquisition proceedings for acquisition of land in FTL at Kotha Cheruvu for construction of a road connecting NH61 with Bangalpet in Nirmal town. Earlier, the court had issued directions to the district collector to fence the FTL land …

Madras High Court Bench imposes costs of ₹10 lakh on couple for attempting to grab property of SC person in Tirunelveli
2 years, 2 months ago

Madras High Court Bench imposes costs of ₹10 lakh on couple for attempting to grab property of SC person in Tirunelveli

The Hindu  

The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court has imposed exemplary costs of ₹10 lakh on a married couple for attempting to grab an immovable property owned by a person belonging to a Scheduled Caste. Justice Sathi Kumar Sukumara Kurup directed a sessions court in Tirunelveli to collect the amount of costs imposed on the couple, Shanmuganathan and Shanthi, and pay …

PIL plea to protect and safeguard properties of Madurai Adheenam
2 years, 5 months ago

PIL plea to protect and safeguard properties of Madurai Adheenam

The Hindu  

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday sought response from the State on a public interest litigation petition seeking a direction to the authorities to protect the properties belonging to the Madurai Adheenam. A Division Bench of Justices R. Mahadevan and J. Sathya Narayana Prasad ordered notice to the State and sought the response on the petition …

Gujarat High Court Rejects PIL Filed By Mahatma Gandhi's Great Grandson Against Sabarmati Ashram Revamp Plan
2 years, 6 months ago

Gujarat High Court Rejects PIL Filed By Mahatma Gandhi's Great Grandson Against Sabarmati Ashram Revamp Plan

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation plea by Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, challenging the Gujarat government's decision to revamp/redevelop the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad at the estimated cost of ₹1,200-crore. The bench of Chief Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice Ashutosh J. Shastri observed that the proposed project. The bench of Chief Justice …

1979: The first PIL petition
2 years, 7 months ago

1979: The first PIL petition

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 14, 2022 06:00 IST Public interest litigation petitions are cases filed in a court that highlight a public cause and seek to redress for those affected. Technically, the 1979 Hussainara Khatoon vs State of Bihar was the first PIL petition though Justice Krishna Iyer spoke about it in the 1976 Mumbai Kamgar case SCC 832)). He noted: …

PIL alleges land grabbing in Balapur
2 years, 8 months ago

PIL alleges land grabbing in Balapur

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A city resident has filed a public interest litigation against senior civic and government officials for allegedly turning a blind eye towards the illegal encroachment of land parcels and a waterbody in Balapur of Ranga Reddy district by a municipal councillor. Another parcel of land, across which a natural drain known locally as ‘Firangi nala’ flows, is also alleged …

PIL petition seeking action against Eknath Shinde ‘politically induced’: Bombay High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

PIL petition seeking action against Eknath Shinde ‘politically induced’: Bombay High Court

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday said the plea seeking action against dissident Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and other rebel Ministers was ‘a politically induced litigation’ and said it would hear the plea if ₹1 lakh was deposited as security. Karnik dismissed the public interest litigation petition filed by journalist, lawyers and students Utpal Chandawar, Abhijeet Ghule-Patil, Neelima Vartak, …

"Politically Induced" : Bombay High Court On PIL Seeking Direction To Eknath Shinde To Return To Maharashtra
2 years, 8 months ago

"Politically Induced" : Bombay High Court On PIL Seeking Direction To Eknath Shinde To Return To Maharashtra

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday dismissed a PIL seeking an FIR against Uddhav Thackeray and directed another PIL petitioner to deposit Rs. 1 lakh as a pre-condition to hear his plea against MLA Eknath Shinde and others.The bench comprising Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice MS Karnik was of the view that the PIL against Shinde was politically motivated …

Explained: What is PIL? When can it be filed? Courts view on misuse of PIL
2 years, 9 months ago

Explained: What is PIL? When can it be filed? Courts view on misuse of PIL

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Friday slammed the petitioners who sought to challenge the construction work by the Odisha government at Puri’s Jagannath temple for misusing the Public Interest Litigation and imposed a fee on them. The bench observed that there has been an increase in the number of PILs filed in courts and said, “Many such petitions are either publicity …

Suppressed Material Facts With Intention To Abuse Judicial Process: Madras High Court Imposes Rs.25000 Cost On Lawyer For Frivolous Litigation
2 years, 10 months ago

Suppressed Material Facts With Intention To Abuse Judicial Process: Madras High Court Imposes Rs.25000 Cost On Lawyer For Frivolous Litigation

Live Law  

The Madras High Court recently directed a lawyer, appearing for the petitioner to deposit Rs. 25,000 as exemplary costs in favour of the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry finding that the petitioner had come to the court with unclean hands merely to abuse the judicial process of law. "Considering the fact that the representation was submitted only on …

PIL Litigation Alleviated Conditions Of Citizens; But Thousands Of Frivolous PILs being Filed: Supreme Court
3 years ago

PIL Litigation Alleviated Conditions Of Citizens; But Thousands Of Frivolous PILs being Filed: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court observed that PIL litigation has alleviated the conditions of the citizens in general.But thousands of frivolous petitions are filed, burdening the docket of both this Court and the High Courts, the bench headed by CJI NV Ramana observed.The court observed that noble intentions behind expanding the Court's jurisdiction were to accommodate. In these cases, Courts have multiple …

'PIL Filed For Publicity Without Proper Research': Madras High Court Bars Litigant From Filing PILs For 2 Yrs, Imposes Cost
3 years, 1 month ago

'PIL Filed For Publicity Without Proper Research': Madras High Court Bars Litigant From Filing PILs For 2 Yrs, Imposes Cost

Live Law  

In a plea seeking a slew of "exceedingly general directions" for tackling the menace of corruption, the Madras High Court has censured the petitioner for filing public interest litigations for mere publicity, without proper research.The first bench of Acting Chief Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari and Justice PD Audikesavalu further imposed a cost of Rupees Ten Thousand on the petitioner. In …

'For Publicity Purpose': Madras HC Imposes Rs 5K Costs, 2 Year Ban On Filing PILs For 'Misconceived' Challenge To Govt Retirement Age Policy
3 years, 5 months ago

'For Publicity Purpose': Madras HC Imposes Rs 5K Costs, 2 Year Ban On Filing PILs For 'Misconceived' Challenge To Govt Retirement Age Policy

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Wednesday imposed costs to the tune of Rs 5000 on a petitioner who had who had challenged the State government's February 2021 decision to increase the retirement age for government officials to 60 years from the earlier 59 years. Additionally, the petitioner was also barred from filing any Public Interest Litigation petition for two years …

Supreme Court Refuses To Reduce Cost Of Rs 5 Lakhs Imposed On Petitioner Challenging CJI Dipak Misra's Appointment; Directs Recovery
3 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Reduce Cost Of Rs 5 Lakhs Imposed On Petitioner Challenging CJI Dipak Misra's Appointment; Directs Recovery

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed an application which sought for the reduction of the cost of Rupees 5 lakhs imposed on one Mukesh Jain for filing a writ petition questioning the appointment of Justice Dipak Misra as the Chief Justice of India.A division bench comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and MR Shah termed the application "misconceived". The Supreme Court on …

"Stark Example Of PIL Abuse" Gujarat HC Dismisses Plea Regarding Use Of VVPATs, Listing Of Irregularities By State Election Commission With Cost Of Rs.500
3 years, 9 months ago

"Stark Example Of PIL Abuse" Gujarat HC Dismisses Plea Regarding Use Of VVPATs, Listing Of Irregularities By State Election Commission With Cost Of Rs.500

Live Law  

Observing that the petitioner had filed a successive PIL raising identical issues similar to an earlier PIL rejected by the Court, the Gujarat High Court has recently dismissed with cost of Rs. 500, a PIL pertaining to reservation of seats in local body elections, use of VVPAT machines and listing of illegalities practiced by State Election Commission.A division bench comprising …

Telangana High Court dismisses PIL against hospitals
3 years, 11 months ago

Telangana High Court dismisses PIL against hospitals

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation filed by journalist Narendhar Kazipet, seeking to direct Care and Global Hospitals to pay Rs 50 crore for alleged negligence and unethical practice assuring to increase the height of people, among other ‘dubious’ claims. A division bench, comprising Chief Justice Hima Kohli and Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy was …

Madras High Court Restrains PIL Petitioner From Filing PIL For One Year
3 years, 11 months ago

Madras High Court Restrains PIL Petitioner From Filing PIL For One Year

Live Law  

In an unusual order, the Madras High Court on Monday debarred a petitioner from instituting any public interest litigation in this Court for a period of one year. The Bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy ordered thus, while hearing the plea of one S. P. V. Paul Raj who sought compulsory medical test of all the …

Karnataka High Court Imposes ₹ 10 Lakh Cost On Petitioner For Multiple Petitions Against Azim Premji
4 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka High Court Imposes ₹ 10 Lakh Cost On Petitioner For Multiple Petitions Against Azim Premji

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has imposed a cost of Rs 10 lakh on not for profit company-India Awake for Transparency, for filing multiple petitions on the very same cause of action, seeking to register a case against founder Chairman of Wipro Company, Azim Premji and others.The Court noted that petitioner had filed multiple writ petitions in the High Court seeking …

'Filed Without Doing Any Homework': Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL With Costs Payable To DSLSA's Access To Justice Programme
4 years, 3 months ago

'Filed Without Doing Any Homework': Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL With Costs Payable To DSLSA's Access To Justice Programme

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court recently dismissed a PIL, filed without doing any homework, with directions to the Petitioner to pay costs of Rs. A Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan stated that the amount will be utilized for the authority's "Access to Justice" programme. The Court was hearing a petition filed by the Residents Welfare …

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