Juhi Chawla’s Plea Against 5G Dismissed By Delhi HC; ₹20L Fine Imposed
Mumbai: The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Juhi Chawla against the rollout of 5G, saying the complaint was ‘faulty and non-maintainable. Terming it as a ‘publicity stunt’, the court also imposed a fine of Rs 20 lakh on the actor and others for misusing and abusing the process of law.
The High Court in its order said that ‘it appears that the matter was for publicity. “Plaintiff Juhi Chawla circulated the link of the hearing on social media which caused disruption thrice. Delhi Police will identify the persons and take action against the errant.”
Speaking to IANS earlier, Chawla said there was a ‘misconception’ that their suit filed was against 5G technology. “We wish to clarify here and once again very clearly state, we are NOT against 5G technology. However, we seek from the Government and the governing authorities, to certify to us and, therefore, to the public at large, that 5G technology is safe to humankind, man, woman, adult, child, infant, animals and every type of living organism, to flora, and to fauna.”
The Delhi High Court was hearing a lawsuit filed by the actress-environmentalist against setting up a 5G wireless network in the country. Justice JR Midha passed the order on a petition, which sought a direction to the authorities to certify to the public how 5G technology is for humans, animals and every type of living organism, flora and fauna.
During the earlier arguments, the court had termed the trial as faulty, saying it was filed for media publicity. It had also questioned Chawla for filing the suit without giving any representation to the government on his concerns related to the technology.
The counsel for the Department of Telecommunications had said the 5G policy does not fall in the category of public nuisance and it is obviously not prohibited in law. The counsel representing private telecom companies had said the launching of 5G technology is a policy of the government and as it is a policy, it cannot be a wrongful act.
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