HC imposes ₹10 lakh cost on man for misusing PIL
The Hindu
He had filed petition against fishmeal manufacturing firm
The High Court of Karnataka on Monday imposed an exemplary cost of ₹10 lakh on a fish supplying agent for misusing the provision of public interest litigation (PIL) against a fishmeal and oil manufacturing company due to his personal dispute with the company over a business deal.
A Division Bench, comprising acting Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sachin Shankar Mangadum, directed 41-year-old Prashanth Amin to pay ₹10 lakh to the Advocates Clerks’ Welfare Fund within 30 days while declining to reduce the amount of cost.
The Deputy Commissioner of Udupi has been directed to take steps to recover the cost from him if he fails to deposit within 30 days.
Bombay High Court grants bail to Chetan Patil in Shivaji statue collapse case; sculptor Jaydeep Apte's plea pending.
Deadly rinderpest outbreak devastates Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the threat of diseases from domestic cattle to wild populations.
Suryanarkoil Mutt's history, traditions, and leadership succession explained in detail with references and comparisons to other Saivaite Mutts.
Upalokayukta takes action against officials for neglecting century-old Kelageri Tank in Dharwad, setting 20-day deadline for rejuvenation.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.