Punjab and Haryana High Court ED Submits Repetitive Withdrawal Filing Of Roop Bansal's Plea For Quashing FIR Amounts To Bench Hunting

The Punjab and Haryana High Court observed that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) submitting repetitive applications seeking withdrawal of plea to quash an FIR in a high-profile bribery and misconduct case amounts to bench hunting and improper forum shopping. The court noted that such conduct undermines judicial efficiency and multiplexes proceedings unnecessarily. It cautioned the ED against repetitive withdrawals and refilings designed to prolong litigation and seek favorable benches. Upholding the sanctity of due process, the Court emphasized that authorities must act in good faith, minimizing procedural abuses and respecting court time. This ruling underscores the judiciary’s intolerance for litigative manipulation and promotes transparency and fairness in investigating agencies’ conduct.