The Supreme Court dismissed a law student’s PIL challenging a 1950 Presidential Order on Scheduled Castes, calling it baseless and “media crazy.” The bench told him to focus on his studies instead of filing frivolous petitions.
The Supreme Court of India fined advocate Sandeep Todi Rs. 5 lakh for filing a frivolous plea under Article 32 aimed at staying reliefs granted in a family dispute case. The court criticized the petition’s baselessness, stating it harmed the court’s atmosphere, and mandated the fine be paid to the National Legal Services Authority.
New Delhi: On 19th Feb, The Supreme Court ordered the West Bengal government to pay a fine of Rs 10 lakh to a retired government employee who has not received his full retirement benefits even after 18 years. The employee, who retired in 2007, has been getting only a provisional pension while waiting for his dues.
On May 31, 2018, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) imposed significant penalties on several individuals and entities, including Rs 10.65 crore on Lalit Modi. The Bombay High Court later fined Modi Rs 1 lakh for filing a frivolous petition against the BCCI, ruling that no writ could compel the BCCI to pay his penalty.
Today, On 25th October, the Supreme Court dismissed the CBI’s petition to reinstate a lookout circular against Rhea Chakraborty, labeling it “frivolous.” This ruling upholds the Bombay High Court’s prior decision, affirming that Rhea and her family are well-established in society. The case emerges from the investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput’s death.
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Today (22nd April): The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL seeking Arvind Kejriwal’s release, imposing a Rs 75,000 fine on the petitioner. The court ruled Kejriwal’s detention lawful, emphasizing the need for responsible PIL filing. It rejected Kejriwal’s plea against arrest, discouraging baseless PILs and promoting evidence-based petitions for genuine public interest.