Why Bombay High Court imposed ₹4.5 crore costs on Patanjali

The Bombay High Court recently imposed a ₹45 crore cost on Patanjali Ayurved for filing a baseless plea against its competitor. The court criticized Patanjali for attempting to misuse the judicial process to undermine a rival company. The judgment underscores the high cost of litigation misuse and highlights the judiciary’s stance against frivolous lawsuits. Patanjali's attempt to seek an injunction to block the competitor's business was deemed an abuse of the legal system. This ruling aims to deter similar misuse of judicial resources in the future.