“Appellant wasted public money and time of courts”: Bombay HC slaps Exemplary Costs of ₹5 Lakh in Writ

The Bombay High Court imposed exemplary costs of ₹5 lakh on an appellant for filing a frivolous writ petition against a GST show cause notice (SCN) demand. The court found that the appellant had wasted public money and the court’s time by filing a petition without any substantial grounds. The High Court emphasized the need for litigants to approach the court with genuine grievances and not to misuse the judicial process. This ruling serves as a warning to taxpayers and litigants to avoid filing frivolous petitions and to ensure that their claims are based on valid legal grounds. The imposition of exemplary costs aims to deter such misuse of the judicial system and promote responsible litigation.