Delhi Court: ₹6 Lakh Costs Attach Mehmood Pracha's Property Over Ayodhya Verdict Challenge

• A Delhi court has issued warrants for attachment of advocate Mehmood Pracha's movable property over ₹6 lakh costs in connection with his challenge to the Supreme Court's 2019 Ayodhya verdict.
• The order was passed after Pracha failed to satisfy the decretal amount despite being granted multiple opportunities to file objections.
• The ₹6 lakh costs were imposed on Pracha for his civil suit seeking a declaration that the Supreme Court's Ayodhya judgment was null and void.
• The court noted that Pracha had not properly studied the 2019 Ayodhya judgment, which led to the trial court dismissing his suit as 'absolutely frivolous'.
• The District Judge also observed that Pracha's attempt to implead former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud soon after his retirement was an 'oblique intent' and an abuse of the process of law.

The court noted that Pracha had not properly studied the 2019 Ayodhya judgment, which led to the trial court dismissing his suit as 'absolutely frivolous'.

A Delhi court has issued warrants for attachment of the movable property of advocate Mehmood Pracha over ₹6 lakh costs in connection with his challenge to the Supreme Court's 2019 Ayodhya verdict. The order was passed by Judge Medha Arya of the Patiala House Court on August 14, 2026, after Pracha failed to satisfy the decretal amount despite being granted multiple opportunities to file objections. The ₹6 lakh costs were imposed on Pracha in October 2025 for his civil suit seeking a declaration that the Supreme Court's Ayodhya judgment was null and void. The court noted that Pracha had not properly studied the 2019 Ayodhya judgment, which led to the trial court dismissing his suit as 'absolutely frivolous'. The District Judge also observed that Pracha's attempt to implead former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud soon after his retirement was an 'oblique intent' and an abuse of the process of law.

The execution proceedings initiated by the New Delhi District Legal Services Authority (NDLSA) are a result of Pracha's failure to satisfy the decretal amount. The NDLSA is responsible for collecting the costs imposed on Pracha, which were enhanced from ₹1 lakh to ₹6 lakh after the District Judge upheld the dismissal of his civil suit in October 2025. The court's order also highlights the importance of timely payment of costs and the consequences of failing to do so. In this case, the attachment warrants issued against Pracha's movable property are a clear indication that the court is serious about enforcing its orders and deterring frivolous litigation.

The Delhi Court's order may set a precedent for attaching properties of litigants who fail to satisfy decretal amounts. This has significant implications for lawyers, who should advise their clients on the potential risks of frivolous litigation and the importance of timely payment of costs. The court's decision also underscores the need for courts and the Bar to work together to prevent abuse of the process of law and ensure that justice is delivered efficiently. In this context, the attachment warrants issued against Pracha's property serve as a warning to litigants who engage in frivolous litigation and fail to comply with court orders.

Lawyers should be aware that the Delhi Court's order may set a precedent for attaching properties of litigants who fail to satisfy decretal amounts, and they should advise their clients on the potential risks of frivolous litigation.

Source: Original reporting via Lawbeat News Desk