Forum Hunting': Punjab & Haryana HC Imposes Cost On Man For Filing Quashing Plea After Withdrawing Revision Petition In Cheque Bounce

The Punjab and Haryana High Court imposed costs on a petitioner who filed a plea to quash a cheque bounce case after withdrawing a previous revision plea, accusing him of forum hunting. The court noted the misuse of judicial process and emphasized the need for litigants to avoid forum shopping tactics. The petitioner was directed to pay costs to the Legal Services Authority. This case underscores the court's stance against frivolous litigation and misuse of legal remedies.