Kerala High Court Pulls Up Lawyer For Seeking 'Cheap Publicity' By Filing Meritless PIL Alleging Misuse Of Wayanad Landslide Relief Funds

The Kerala High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to improve the management of disaster relief funds for the victims of the Wayanad landslide, imposing a ₹25,000 fine on the petitioner. The court criticized the petition as frivolous, suggesting it was filed for publicity rather than genuine concern for the victims. This decision underscores the court's stance against the misuse of PILs for non-serious purposes.