PSUs, government litigants trying to dissuade judges with excessive paperwork: Meghalaya High Court imposes ₹10 lakh costs on PWD

Unworthy litigants with frivolous causes should give up the habit of preying on the court's delays and the only way this can be ensured is by imposing actual costs, the Court said.
chief justice sanjib banerjee, justice w diengdoh, meghalaya high court
chief justice sanjib banerjee, justice w diengdoh, meghalaya high court
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The Meghalaya High Court recently took critical note that it has become fashionable for public sector undertakings (PSUs) and government litigants to overwhelm courts with excessive paperwork to discourage a thorough examination and to prompt adjournments. [Public Works Department (National Highway) v. M/s BSC-CC & JV, 6-2-913/914]

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