Today, On 20th August, The Gujarat High Court criticized the State for submitting poorly drafted affidavits, urging them to “put their house in order.” Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal expressed concern that the affidavits lacked proper para-wise replies to the writ petitions. The Court reprimanded the State’s lawyers and emphasized the need for better affidavit drafting to avoid jeopardizing the State’s case.
The Gujarat High Court imposed a Rs.7 lakh cost on a petitioner for neglecting a public interest litigation (PIL) for seven years. The decision emphasizes the court’s view on the seriousness and accountability required in PILs. The reduction in penalty considered the time elapsed since the filing. This move aims to discourage casual PIL filing and uphold the responsibility associated with it.
