Juhi Chawla 5G lawsuit: HC may reduce fine

January 25, 2022 15:42

The Delhi High Court's Division Bench on Tuesday issued notice to member Secretary of Delhi State Legal Service Authority (DSLSA) on an appeal moved by actor-environmentalist Juhi Chawla, challenging the single bench order which had dismissed a lawsuit filed against setting up of 5G wireless networks in the country.

The Bench of Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Jasmeet Singh earlier today said, "What we propose is that we can't waive off the costs but we can reduce it to Rs 2 lakh. But we have a condition. Since your client is a celebrity, we would want her to do some good for society."

The bench also said that a programme may be conducted wherein the DSLSA can get in touch with Juhi Chawla.

The Court added that the said programme may be conducted by featuring her and promoting the cause.

Later, Senior Advocate Salman Khurshid, after taking instructions informed the bench that Juhi Chawla would be honoured to participate and help DSLSA for such a good cause.

The bench after noting down the submission posted the matter for Thursday for further hearing.

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