Delhi Court Cracks Down on Frivolous Pleas with Stern Fine

A Delhi court has fined a man Rs 10,000 for filing a 'frivolous' revision plea to stall a non-bailable warrant in a cheque bounce case. The court emphasized that liberal access to justice should not lead to chaotic legal tactics and stressed the importance of penalizing vexatious litigation.

A Delhi court, faced with a so-called 'frivolous' plea, levied a Rs 10,000 fine on Soumya Ranjan Kanungo. The court's response serves as a warning against the misuse of liberal legal access for disruptive purposes.

Kanungo's effort to delay proceedings by revising a non-bailable warrant order in a cheque bounce case was met with serious censure. The magistrate's ruling aimed solely to ensure Kanungo's presence in court, challenging his rights minimally.

Judge Bhupinder Singh underscored the necessity of sidestepping frivolous litigation to protect the judicial process. The judgment cautions litigants against tactics that may hinder the justice system, highlighting the essential of ensuring access for genuine grievances.

(With inputs from agencies.)