Punjab & Haryana High Court: Imposes Cost in PIL on Advocate for Suppressing License Suspension

The Punjab & Haryana High Court imposed costs on an advocate who filed a PIL while hiding the fact that his bar license was suspended. The judgment reasserted the ethical and procedural duties of advocates, penalizing abuse of process and misleading submissions. The bench stressed that PILs, as public interest tools, are predicated on bona fide intent and professional compliance. This decision deters misrepresentation and upholds the standards of legal advocacy.