The
Delhi High court on Tuesday imposed costs of Rs. Two lakh on Former Managing director
of Bharat Pe, Ashneer Grover for violating court's order by making social media
post against Bharat Pe.
The
high court said that it was appalled by the conduct of Grover.
Ashneer
Grover tendered an unconditional apology. Though the court accepted the
apology, however, it said that it is subject to him paying the costs to Delhi
High Court Clerk Association.
Justice
Rekha Palli expressed her displeasure over persistent violation of court orders
and imposed the costs.
The
counsel for Grover submitted that he is tendering unconditional apology and
giving undertaking that he would abide by the court order and would not post
anything unparliamentary against Bharat Pe.
Bharat
Pe moved an application alleging that Grover made some social media posts that
clearly violated the court order.
In
May, 2023, the court had asked Grover and Bharat Pe not to use unparliamentary
and defamatory language against each other.
The
Fintech company had approached the High Court alleging that after registration
of an FIR by Delhi Police against Grover and his family, he is making
allegations against the company on Twitter.
Delhi
Police on May 10, 2023 registered an FIR for misappropriation of funds allegedly
by Grover, his wife and other family members. The company has claimed a loss of
around Rs. 81 crores.