The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed the lawsuit by actress Juhi Chawla against the implementation of 5G network technology in the country. The court ruled the plea was filed to gain “publicity” and that the plaintiffs, Chawla and two others, have abused the process of law. The Delhi High Court has imposed a fine of Rs 20 lakh on the plaintiffs.
Justice J R Midha said the plaintiffs have abused and misused the process of law and wasted the court’s time. The court added it appeared the suit was filed to attract publicity. This was clear as Juhi Chawla had circulated the video conferencing link of the court hearing on her social media handles. This resulted in repeated interruptions during the hearing by unknown individuals.
The Delhi High Court has issued contempt notices against the unknown persons who were causing disruptions during the hearing. It has asked Delhi Police to identify these individuals.
The Court on Wednesday had kept the order reserved in the matter.
During the hearing on Wednesday, had posed several questions to Advocate Deepak Khosla, who appeared for plaintiff Chalwa in the matter. It asked whether the plaintiff had approached the government through any representation before coming to the Court.
The Court had further asked Khosla that where is the cause of action for coming to the Court? If they (government) take decision against you, then you can come, the Court had suggested.
The actor, who has been actively creating awareness on harmful effects of Radio Frequency radiation (RF), on May 31, had filed a lawsuit against implementation of 5G mobile technology in India.
She claimed that 5G technology exposes people and animals to RF radiation that is 10 to 100 times greater than it exists today.
According to the petition, the plaintiffs sought direction to the “arrayed defendants” to certify that 5G technology is safe for humans and every type of living organism and to produce their studies regarding RF radiation in support.
The spokesperson had further said that if not already conducted, efficient research should also be conducted without the participation of private interests.