The Supreme Court Slams Misuse of Article 32 Petitions
A recent incident in the legal sphere has shed light on the misuse of Article 32 petitions in the Indian judicial system. The Supreme Court, in a recent case, criticized a petitioner for filing a plea under Article 32 despite a similar petition pending before the Bombay High Court.
The bench, comprising of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, expressed concern over the increasing number of cases being filed under Article 32. They highlighted that the provision was being misused, with petitioners resorting to it even for minor issues like adjournments in high courts.
According to the bench, the misuse of Article 32 is a serious matter that undermines the integrity of the legal process. They emphasized that filing frivolous petitions under this article not only burdens the court but also hampers the delivery of justice.
During the hearing, the bench pointed out that a significant number of Article 32 petitions were originating from areas surrounding Delhi. They questioned the motives behind such filings and termed it as a misuse of the constitutional remedy.
Consequently, the Supreme Court dismissed the petition filed under Article 32, sending a strong message against the misuse of this provision. The ruling serves as a reminder to legal practitioners and petitioners to use Article 32 judiciously and in accordance with its intended purpose.
