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Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Over CJI Protocol Lapse, Imposes ₹7,000 Fine

The court labeled the petition 'publicity interest litigation' and emphasized the trivial nature of the issue, urging closure after apologies were made.

Overview

  • The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking action against Maharashtra officials for a protocol lapse during CJI B.R. Gavai's first visit to the state as Chief Justice of India.
  • A bench led by CJI Gavai imposed a ₹7,000 fine on the petitioner, calling the plea a 'publicity interest litigation' aimed at gaining media attention.
  • The Maharashtra government had already issued revised protocol guidelines and designated the CJI as a permanent state guest following the incident.
  • All three senior officials involved apologized to CJI Gavai and accompanied him at subsequent events, as confirmed by the court.
  • The court reiterated its earlier statement that the matter was trivial, resolved, and should not be further litigated or sensationalized.