"Concentrate On The Profession," Supreme Court Tells Lawyer Who Filed 25 PILs

The Supreme Court today refused to entertain PILs filed by Advocate Sachin Gupta. Twenty five PILs filed by Gupta were taken up today by a CJI Surya Kant led bench.

Gupta, who appeared in person before Court, told the bench also comprising Justices Bagchi and Pancholi, "I will withdraw and approach authorities."

Hearing this CJI Kant said, "Concentrate on the profession..try to sensitize on the issues.."

Just last month Court had refused to entertain a petition by Gupta seeking directions to conduct research on the tamasic nature of onion and garlic. Dismissing the petition as frivolous, the bench had pulled up the lawyer, who appeared as party-in-person. "Why do you want to hurt the sentiments of the Jain community? Next time you come up with this kind of frivolous petition, you see what we will do," CJI Surya Kant had said.

Gupta had told the bench that his plea was based on an issue which is very common. "In Gujarat recently a divorce happened because of onions in food," he added. As per Indian philosophy, food is classified into three categories: Sattvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic. Tamasic foods dull the mind and body, promoting lethargy, while Rajasic foods stimulate energy and drive but can cause restlessness if overconsumed. The court had also dismissed another petition filed by Gupta which sought directions to ensure mandatory registration of properties.

In 2023, the court had come down heavily on him for seeking a direction for reclassification of the caste system to eliminate discrimination.

A bench of former CJI DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha had observed that the plea was a clear example of a PIL which is an abuse of the process of the Court and must be discouraged by the award of appropriate costs. Accordingly, the bench had dismissed the Petition and directed that the petitioner shall pay costs quantified at Rs 25,000 to the Advocate’s Welfare Fund of the Supreme Court Bar Association.

Gupta had filed said plea invoking the jurisdiction under Article 32 of the Constitution for directing the Union of India “to frame a policy for reclassification of the caste system to eliminate discrimination within the spirit of constitution to make progressive democratic civilized society” and for other reliefs. Another plea by him in 2023 had sought for a direction to all States and Union Territories to frame a policy to phase out “reservation in gradual manner and make alternative policy”.

"You should study in law school properly, rather than filing such petitions under Article 32. You really think constitutional provisions should be struck down for such reasons..We should start imposing costs now..", CJI had said while dismissing the said petition.

Case Title: SACHIN GUPTA vs. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

Bench: CJI Kant, Justice Bagchi and Justice Pancholi

Hearing Date: April 10, 2026