Madras High Court slaps ₹20 lakh costs on litigant, restrains him from filing PILs for a year

The Madras High Court imposed a ₹20 lakh cost on a PIL petitioner who had been filing numerous frivolous petitions, disrupting the court’s proceedings. The Court criticized the petitioner for repeatedly filing PILs without merit, and it ordered that the substantial fine be paid to discourage the misuse of the judicial process. The decision serves as a reminder about the responsible use of the PIL mechanism and reinforces the importance of filing genuine public interest cases. It also signifies the Court’s stance against judicial misuse, ensuring that court resources are not wasted.