Frivolous And Publicity Stunt: Karnataka High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging DK Shivakumar’s Appointment

The Karnataka High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the appointment of DK Shivakumar as Deputy Chief Minister and the swearing-in of the State Cabinet, calling it “frivolous” and “a publicity stunt.” The Court also imposed a Rs.50,000 cost on the petitioner for wasting judicial time.

Abuse Of Process Of Law, This Is Overreaching The Court: Karnataka HC Rejects Challenge To Compromise Decree

The Karnataka High Court dismissed a plea challenging a three-year-old compromise decree, ruling that a party cannot withdraw after accepting settlement benefits. Justice Suraj Govindaraj imposed Rs 25,000 costs on the petitioner, calling the delayed challenge an abuse of the legal process.

You’re Making a Mockery of the System! Want Us to Hold a Collegium Meeting Now?: Supreme Court Slams Man Seeking Appointment as HC Judge

The Supreme Court came down heavily on a man who sought appointment as a High Court judge. CJI BR Gavai said, “You’re making a mockery of the system! Want us to hold a Collegium meeting now?”