The Supreme Court in New Delhi on Friday spoke out against the practice where influential individuals use the judicial system for 'luxury litigation,' which leads to delays in the consideration of cases genuinely in need of justice.
The court introduced a fine of 500,000 rupees for each opposing party that failed to appear in court with 'clean hands.'
The article mentions Rehana Khan and her lawyer Ridwan Siddique, who engaged in legal battles over the past 11 years across various forums, including the Bar Council of India, the Bombay High Court, and the Supreme Court.
It was noted that 'every substantial fact had to be extracted from materials where concealment, embellishment, and late speculation are the common currency of both sides.' The court emphasized that the judicial system is not intended for parties to resolve personal disputes, restore their own damaged reputations, or profit from their own conflict.