Delhi High Court Disposes PIL on Community Fine
On 28 October 2026, a division bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma declined to entertain a public interest litigation seeking ₹50 crore interim compensation from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for alleged public inconvenience caused by anti-CEC protests.
Court Observations
- Similar issues already under consideration before the Supreme Court in over 50 petitions.
- Judicial discipline requires staying hands to avoid conflicting orders.
- Petitioner granted liberty to approach the apex court.
"The judicial discipline warrants that, in such an eventuality, this court must stay its hands away from the proceedings and should not pass conflicting orders."
The PIL, filed by an advocate, sought directions for a community fine to compensate affected citizens and traders, arguing protests disrupted daily life in Delhi.
CJP has organized multiple assemblies demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid concerns over electoral rolls.