The Supreme Court of India recently rejected five public interest litigations presented by lawyer Sachin Gupta, which the court deemed as frivolous and lacking any substantial legal foundation. One prominent petition sought a scientific inquiry into the alleged 'tamsic' (negative) energies of onions and garlic, referencing dietary practices of the Jain community that avoid these foods. During the proceedings, Chief Justice Suryakant expressed his exasperation, questioning the legitimacy of such petitions being drafted in the middle of the night.

The Chief Justice, along with Justice Joymalya Bagchi, reprimanded Gupta for his repeated filings of petitions that appeared ungrounded and without clarity. The judge highlighted that these litigations not only lacked legal merit but also seemed to disrespect the sentiments of the Jain community by challenging their traditional beliefs regarding dietary restrictions associated with onions, garlic, and root vegetables.

The Supreme Court's dismissal of these PILs underlines the judiciary's role in filtering out baseless claims that can clutter the legal system and emphasizes a call for more responsibility from legal practitioners in presenting cases that carry meaningful legal arguments. This incident serves as a reminder for legal professionals to respect cultural sentiments while also ensuring their petitions meet the necessary standards for judicial consideration.