Supreme Court Dismisses Special Leave Petitions, Expresses ‘Pain’ Over Counsel’s False Statement
In a stern message to legal practitioners, the Supreme Court today dismissed Special Leave Petitions, stating it was “pained at the fact that the learned counsel for the petitioner(s) has given a wrong statement.”
The Bench, consisting of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, addressed the false claim made by the petitioner’s counsel regarding the uploading of a reasoned order by the High Court of Bombay.
The Court had called for a status report from the Registrar General of the High Court based on the counsel’s statement. However, the report clarified that the reasoned order had been digitally signed and uploaded in due time. “In that view of the matter, we are pained at the fact that the learned counsel for the petitioner(s) has given a wrong statement,” the Court observed.
The Supreme Court was exercising jurisdiction under Article 136 of the Constitution when it decided to dismiss the Special Leave Petitions. “This Court exercises jurisdiction under Article 136 of the Constitution and the Special Leave Petitions are, accordingly, dismissed,” the judgment read.
The Court also expressed discontent over the counsel’s misconduct, saying such false statements led to “making observations uncalled for the practice of not uploading the reasoned orders in time.”
As a result of the false statement, all pending applications related to the case stand disposed of, marking an end to this chapter of legal proceedings.
Date of Decision: 01-09-2023
VIPUL PRAMODCHANDRA SHAH & ANR. vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTR
