Kishore Samrite vs State Of U.P. & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of Writ Petition No.111 (H/C) of 2011, which contained defamatory allegations against public figures, affirming the imposition of a cost of Rs.50,00,000/- to be paid to the affected parties. The Court emphasized the need for responsible litigation and directed the CBI to investigate the petitioner Kishor Samrite for potential malfeasance. The Court also ordered a ban on certain websites displaying defamatory content until further investigation, thereby reinforcing the importance of protecting reputations in public office.