‘No Direct Interest’: ₹50,000 Cost Imposed on Frivolous Plea Alleging Illegal Construction: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court, in a strong message against frivolous litigation, dismissed a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India with a cost of ₹50,000, noting that the petitioner had no direct connection with the property in question. The Court ruled that such petitions, filed without personal or legal interest, amount to misuse of judicial process. Petitioner objected to construction 10 km from residence The case…