In Brief
The Union of India filed an appeal on a matter already dismissed in earlier decisions. The Supreme Court dismissed this appeal, finding it frivolous and an avoidable burden on the justice system. The Court criticized the Union of India for repeatedly filing appeals on settled subjects despite its own National Litigation Policy, which requires restraint and forbids vexatious litigation. The Court imposed costs of ₹1,00,000 as a reminder to the Government to respect judicial resources, prevent delays for other litigants, and adhere to its own litigation policy standards for responsible Government conduct."
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