Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Bombay High Court Dismisses Journalist's PIL, Cites Abuse of Law
The Bombay High Court told a journalist, Ankush Jaiswal, that he was misusing the court by complaining about a building in Kandivali.
The court said he was wrong to bring up the issue again because they already decided on a similar case before.
The court made him pay a fine because he had filed the same type of complaint before and lost.
They also pointed out that his father and him live in the area.
The court dismissed the complaint because they thought it was not fair and didn't help anyone.
Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL filed by a journalist concerning a Kandivali SRA building.
The court labeled the petition an 'abuse of process of law' and imposed a Rs 1 lakh cost.
Petitioner Ankush Jaiswal alleged construction violations, including setback and safety issues.
The court cited a previous, similar petition filed by Jaiswal that had been dismissed.
The court questioned Jaiswal's motives and the lack of involvement from residents.
- Who
- Ankush Jaiswal, a journalist, filed the PIL.
- What
- The Bombay High Court dismissed a PIL filed by Ankush Jaiswal and imposed a fine.
- When
- The Bombay High Court made the decision on Tuesday.
- Where
- Bombay High Court, regarding a Kandivali (East) SRA building.
- Why
- The court deemed the petition an abuse of process and lacking public interest.
Petitioner's Arguments
Court's Decision
Construction Violations
Petitioner's Arguments
Construction violated setback rules.
Court's Decision
The court found the claims to lack merit, especially considering the prior dismissal.
Safety Concerns
Petitioner's Arguments
Building posed fire safety risks and misused public land.
Court's Decision
Court found the case was an abuse of process.
- Petitioner
- Ankush Jaiswal
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Cost Imposed
- Rs 1 lakh
- Project in Question
- Kandivali SRA building
- Reason for Dismissal
- Abuse of process, lack of public interest
- Previous Ruling
- Similar petition dismissed in September 2022
