Public Interest Litigation – Suppression of Material Facts – Criminal Contempt – Maintainability of PIL. High Court dismissed the PIL on grounds of suppression of facts, lack of bona fides, and scandalizing the court. Criminal contempt was noted but no proceedings were initiated.
18 Mar 2025Litigants filing PIL must disclose all material facts and approach the court with clean hands. Scandalizing the court through social media can constit...




