“Defective and done for media publicity,” says Delhi HC while dismissing Juhi Chawla’s 5G petition

The Delhi HC heard the petition filed by actor and environmentalist Juhi Chawla regarding the rollout of the 5G technology in India on June 2. The case was dismissed terming the petition as “defective” and “done for media publicity”.

Justice J.R. Midha who was hearing the case described Juhi’s move as “very shocking” and also questioned why she did not approach the government before taking this up with the court. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Central Government, described the suit as frivolous. He said that the petitioner needs to show how the technology was wrongful and termed the suit ill-conceived litigation.