Harassment

The Calcutta High Court emphasised that court proceedings must not be misused as a tool of harassment, intimidation, or personal revenge. The judicial process exists to resolve genuine legal disputes and protect rights, not to unnecessarily burden individuals through malicious or repetitive litigation. Courts may examine the nature of allegations, supporting evidence, conduct of the parties, and purpose behind initiating proceedings when assessing possible misuse of the legal system. The ruling reinforces the importance of fairness, judicial integrity, and preventing abuse of the process of law, while preserving access to justice for genuine grievances.