“Either Lied In Court Or Has Been Set Up”: Madras High Court Imposes ₹20 Lakh Cost On Litigant, Restrains Him From Filing PILs For 1 Year

The Madras High Court imposed a cost of Rs 20 lakh on a litigant for filing a frivolous Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and barred the individual from filing any further PILs for one year. The case involved a PIL that was found to be without merit and intended to waste the Court’s time. The Court took a strict stance, emphasizing that such filings undermine the judicial process. The ruling sends a strong message against frivolous litigations, ensuring that PILs are only used for genuine public interest issues and not for personal or vexatious motives.