New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- The Delhi High Court has expressed strong disapproval of attempts to misuse its writ jurisdiction in matters relating to unauthorised constructions, cautioning that the judicial process cannot be reduced to a tool for ulterior motives.

Justice Mini Pushkarna, while disposing of certain petitions concerning a disputed property at Shaheen Bagh, imposed costs of Rs.50,000, payable to the Delhi High Court Advocates' Welfare Trust.

The Court noted that the individual behind the petitions resided nearly 2.5 kilometres away from the property and had no direct legal or fundamental right affected by the alleged construction.

"Clearly, no fundamental or legal rights are being affected... especially when the petitioner does...