Bare Act
The Madhya Pradesh Vexatious Litigation (Prevention) Act, 2015
General20156 sections
This law targets individuals who habitually file lawsuits without a valid reason, known as vexatious litigants, within the state of Madhya Pradesh. If the High Court determines that someone is abusing the legal system, it can order that person to get special permission before filing new cases or continuing old ones. This measure prevents people from clogging up the courts with baseless claims, ensuring that judicial resources are used for genuine disputes and that the legal process remains fair and efficient for everyone else. It applies to both civil and criminal cases.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Leave of Court necessary for vexatious litigant to institute or continue any civil or criminal proceedings.
- 3. Proceedings instituted or continued without leave to be dismissed.
- 4. Exclusion of time required for obtaining leave, for computation of limitation period.
- 5. Power to make rules.
- 6. Saving.
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