Union of India and Ors. Vs Sudipta Lahiri (Supreme Court of India)
The recent judgment by the Supreme Court in the case of Union of India and Ors. Vs Sudipta Lahiri has significant implications. It involves the dismissal of Special Leave Petitions filed by the Union Government and the imposition of a substantial cost of Rs 5 lakhs. This decision serves as a warning against the filing of frivolous petitions and highlights the importance of judicial prudence.
The Supreme Court, after hearing arguments from Mr. Vikramjeet Banerjee, learned ASG, declined to interfere with the judgments and orders of the High Court. The Court noted that the matter had already been disposed of in a previous case, indicating that there was no justification for the Union of India to challenge it through Special Leave Petitions. The Court emphasized that such petitions amounted to an abuse of the legal process.
Furthermore, the Court imposed a fine of Rs. 5,00,000/- on the petitioners, to be deposited within eight weeks in the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund. This decision underscores the Court’s disapproval of frivolous litigation and aims to deter similar actions in the future.
FULL TEXT OF THE SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT/ORDER
We have heard Mr. Vikramjeet Banerjee, learned ASG at great length.
