Misuse of Section 144 BNSS 2023 in Matrimonial Dispute, ₹15 Lakh Cost Imposed for False Maintenance Claim and Suppression of Facts: Allahabad High Court
The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad delivered a significant judgment on 23 April 2026 in the case of Ranjeet Singh versus Neetu Singh. The Court dismissed the petition filed under Article 227 Constitution of India, holding that the petitioner misused the legal process by filing misleading facts and suppressing important information. The Court also imposed a heavy compensatory cost of Rs.15,00,000 on the petitioner. Background of marriage and initial…