2022 (8) TMI 1514 - SCH - Money Laundering

Seeking mandamus against respondents to take legal action against financial institutions for favoring illegal group of companies - It was held by High Court that The petitioner's attempt to withdraw the petition was denied, and costs of Rs. 1 Lakh were imposed to be deposited within two weeks with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority - HELD THAT - It is not required to interfere with the impugned judgment passed by the High Court. Special Leave Petitions are dismissed. However cost of Rs.1,00,000/- imposed on the petitioner, by the High Court vide its impugned order, is hereby waived.

Summary

Issues involved: Dismissal of Special Leave Petitions by the Supreme Court and waiver of imposed costs.

Dismissal of Special Leave Petitions: The Supreme Court, comprising HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. ABDUL NAZEER AND HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.K. MAHESHWARI, declined to interfere with the impugned judgment of the High Court. The Court dismissed the Special Leave Petitions filed by the petitioner.

Waiver of Imposed Costs: Despite upholding the High Court's decision, the Supreme Court decided to waive the cost of Rs.1,00,000/- that was imposed on the petitioner by the High Court in its impugned order. The Court granted this relief to the petitioner.

Disposition of Pending Applications: Additionally, the Supreme Court mentioned that any pending applications related to the case are also disposed of as a part of this judgment.