Wayanad Landslide: Kerala High Court Appoints Amicus, Calls For 'Holistic Approach' To Avoid Natural Disasters

The Kerala High Court dismissed a PIL seeking improved disaster relief fund management for Wayanad landslide victims, imposing a ₹25,000 fine on the petitioner for filing a frivolous case. The court criticized the PIL as an attempt to gain cheap publicity rather than genuinely address the concerns of the affected community. This ruling emphasizes the judiciary's intolerance towards the misuse of public interest litigation for personal or non-genuine motives.