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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.

A petition by advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi that sought a probe against the three officials under the All India Service (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969 for alleged misconduct (HT FILE PHOTO)
The bench led by CJI BR Gavai observed that it was nothing but a “Publicity interest litigation.
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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.