'For Publicity Purpose': Madras HC Imposes Rs 5K Costs, 2 Year Ban On Filing PILs For 'Misconceived' Challenge To Govt Retirement Age Policy

The Madras High Court on Wednesday imposed costs to the tune of Rs 5000 on a petitioner who had who had challenged the State government's February 2021 decision to increase the retirement age for government officials to 60 years from the earlier 59 years. Additionally, the petitioner was also barred from filing any Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition for two years without obtaining...