The Supreme Court slapped a fine of Rs 5 lakh on a petitioner seeking a ban on Coca Cola and Thums Up

- Why did the petitioner's lawyer demand a ban on these two companies? Failed to prove it

New Delhi, dated 12 June 2020, Friday

A social worker's application to ban Coca-Cola and Thumsup was rejected by the Supreme Court today. The petitioner sought an injunction to stop production and sale. It was argued that the company's drinks are harmful to health.

The apex court rejected the plea and imposed a fine of Rs five lakh on the petitioner. The court said the petitioner's counsel had failed to prove why he had applied against these two companies only.

"You have not been able to prove the source on which you selected these soft drink companies and for what reason you want to close them down," the court said. Sharing the Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association.

Justice D.Y. A bench headed by Chandrachud said that petitioner Umed Singh Chavda had sought justice through his counsel under Article 7 of the Constitution which appears to be an abuse of the legal process.

‘The applicant considers himself a social worker. The affidavit submitted with the petition stated that the points of the petition were correct. The applicant does not have any technical knowledge and the resources they have are not sustainable, ”the bench said. "After hearing the petitioner's counsel, we have come to the conclusion that the use of Section 4 is not appropriate for public interest litigation," the court said.