LAWS(MPH)-2013-4-99

BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION Vs. POOJA AGARWAL

Decided On April 08, 2013
BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION Appellant
V/S
Pooja Agarwal Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This writ appeal has been filed by the appellant against the order dated 15th February, 2013, passed by learned Single Judge in Writ Petition No. 7035/ 2012. (Reported in 2013 (1) MPWN 122).

(2.) By the aforesaid order, the learned Single Judge awarded a cost of Rs. 75,000/ - as compensation in favour of the respondent and also awarded a cost of Rs. 5,000/ - for litigation expenses and another cost of Rs. 5,000/ - for having wasted the precious time and energy of the Court.

(3.) Learned counsel for the appellant - Board has submitted that no injury was caused to the respondent. The respondent did not suffer any irreparable loss because she was not prevented due to wrong supply of mark sheet from appearing in any competitive examination. Hence, the award of cost is arbitrary and illegal.