Calcutta High Court Imposes 10K Cost On Litigants For Filing 'Fake' Post-Poll Violence Case

The Calcutta High Court imposed a ₹10,000 fine on litigants for filing a false post-poll violence case. The court determined that the case was fabricated to target a political opponent. Justice Rajasekhar Mantha noted the misuse of judicial process and levied the fine to deter frivolous litigation. The judgment underscores the judiciary's stance against misuse of legal avenues for settling political scores, emphasizing the importance of factual accuracy in legal filings.