Attempts To Mislead Court Must Be Dealt With Deterrence, Court Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Cost On Party For Suppressing Facts: Punjab & Haryana High

In a recent judgment, the High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by M/s Shivam Engineers and Fabricators against the State Bank of India and others, citing concealment of material facts and misleading the court. The court highlighted the importance of approaching the judiciary with clean hands and the consequences of suppressing crucial information. The Case Background M/s Shivam Engineers and Fabricators, a contractor, filed a writ petition seeking relief…