What penalty did the Supreme Court impose on a 'frivolous' PIL over the Bombay HC Chief Justice's oath of office
Details of the penalty imposed by the Supreme Court on a PIL regarding the Bombay HC Chief Justice's oath of office.
The Supreme Court imposed a penalty on a 'frivolous' Public Interest Litigation (PIL) regarding the oath of office of the Bombay High Court Chief Justice. Here are the key details of the penalty:
- The Supreme Court characterized the PIL as frivolous, meaning it lacked serious purpose or merit.
- The court imposed a monetary penalty of Rs. 25,000 on the petitioner, which is a common punishment for filing frivolous PILs.
- The petitioner was directed to deposit the penalty amount within a specific time period to avoid further consequences.
- The court also pointed out that the filing of such frivolous PILs not only wastes the valuable time of judiciary but also hampers the proper administration of justice.
- The penalty serves as a deterrent against filing baseless PILs, ensuring that only genuine matters of public interest reach the court for consideration.
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