Nagpur: The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court has recently ordered a cost of Rs 210,000 on Ankit Radheshyam Biranwar, a resident of Goregaon, Gondia district for wasting the court’s time by filing meritless petitions. Ankit Biranwar, who is accused in a murder case, had filed a petition in the court, which was dismissed with a cost of Rs 10,000 on the accused. Justices Vinay Joshi and Bharat Deshpande delivered this verdict.
The accused, along with three others, had allegedly abducted Saurabh Katare (20) for a ransom of Rs 230 lakh on December 15, 2019. As Saurabh’s health deteriorated, the accused decided to kill him. They wrapped cello tape around his face, legs, and hands, causing his death.
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Wednesday 10 Oct. 2024
The Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court found that Ankit Biranwar had filed a meritless petition, which caused a waste of the court’s time. The court imposed a cost of Rs 10,000 on the accused for his actions, which totaled Rs 210,000. The accused will have to pay the cost to the court.
The court’s decision sends a clear message that wasting the court’s time with frivolous petitions will not be tolerated. The accused’s actions not only wasted the court’s time but also delayed the delivery of justice for the victim’s family. The court’s decision will serve as a deterrent to others who might be tempted to file such petitions in the future.
