The Supreme Court has imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on comedian Samay Raina, holding him responsible for failing to comply with earlier court directions and making false statements during the proceedings.
A bench of the apex court directed Raina to deposit the fine within two weeks, observing that his conduct showed a deliberate disregard for judicial orders.
Court criticises non-compliance
While passing the order, the Supreme Court said Raina had “brazenly violated” its earlier directives and remarked that he had “taken the court for a ride.”
The bench expressed strong disapproval of his conduct, stating that litigants are expected to act honestly and comply with court directions rather than mislead the judicial process.
₹10 lakh to be deposited within two weeks
The court directed Samay Raina to deposit the ₹10 lakh fine within two weeks.
The order underscores the judiciary’s view that compliance with court directions is mandatory and that providing false information during legal proceedings will attract serious consequences.
The detailed reasons behind the penalty are expected to be outlined in the court’s written order.
