Delhi High Court slaps ₹5k costs on litigant who made 'scandalous' allegations against judge

The Delhi High Court imposed a fine of ₹5,000 on a litigant who made scandalous allegations against a judge without any evidence. The petitioner had accused the judge of corruption and misconduct in a public case, but failed to substantiate these claims. The Court dismissed the allegations as baseless and warned against frivolous litigation. This ruling serves as a deterrent against making defamatory and unfounded accusations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the integrity of judicial processes and discouraging malicious legal action.