Allahabad High Court fined Devendra Kumar Dixit Rs 2,000 for making false bribery allegations against judges. The Court found him guilty of criminal contempt but gave leniency due to his age and first-time offense.
The Supreme Court of India fined a petitioner Rs. 1,00,000 for habitual forum shopping and filing meritless petitions over a decade, hindering the judicial process. The court emphasized responsible use of the right to access justice, criticizing the petitioner for abusing legal resources and delaying genuine cases. The case highlights the need to prevent such misconduct.
The Supreme Court upheld a six-month jail sentence under Section 304A IPC for a hit-and-run case where the accused’s rash and negligent driving caused the death of a man and injuries to his son. Rejecting the plea to convert the sentence into a fine, the court noted that the accused’s actions were reckless, as evidenced by witness testimonies, a 24-foot-wide road, and the vehicle dragging the victim’s motorcycle for 15 feet. Despite the accused’s plea for leniency citing family responsibilities, the court emphasized accountability for such acts, stating, “The present case is not fit for extending sympathy and taking a lenient view.”
The Supreme Court of India imposed a ₹25,000 fine on a litigant challenging an adjournment order from the Uttarakhand High Court in the case of Vishal Aggarwal vs. Ritu Sharma. The adjournment was due to time constraints in a cheque bounce case. Justices Trivedi and Sharma criticized the challenge, emphasizing the importance of not misusing judicial resources.
Yesterday, On 26th October, the Supreme Court stayed the Allahabad High Court’s Rs.1 lakh fine on advocate Mehmood Pracha, accused of “forum shopping” and inappropriate attire while self-representing. This stay offers temporary relief as the Supreme Court reviews the High Court’s decision, questioning the penalty’s validity and the remarks against Pracha.
Today, On 27th September, the Supreme Court fined Advocate Charanjeet Singh Chanderpal Rs.1 lakh for filing a frivolous contempt plea against the Bar Council of India regarding delayed complaints. The court found his arguments weak and emphasized the need for the BCI to expedite complaint resolutions to maintain legal profession integrity.
A Mumbai court sentenced Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut to 15 days in jail for defamation against BJP leader Kirit Somaiya and his wife, Medha Somaiya. Raut’s accusations regarding a Rs 100 crore scam involving public toilets were deemed baseless, resulting in the conviction and imposed fine under defamation laws.
A Mumbai court has granted Uddhav Thackeray and Sanjay Raut an additional two weeks to pay a Rs 2,000 fine, following their successful plea for condonation of delay in a defamation case. The court also imposed an extra Rs 1,000 cost on the two leaders in relation to the defamation case filed by Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) leader Rahul Shewale.
The Supreme Court dismissed a Special Leave Petition with a cost of Rs. 25,000/- wherein the Petitioner, All India EPF Staff Federation suppressed the filling of an application before the Delhi High Court and the order passed therein. The Court remarked that it is not able to trust the lawyers and that it is frequently coming across cases where facts are suppressed.