Chief Justice NV Ramana expressed concern over frivolous litigations in courts and said the concept of PIL has now turned into personal interest litigation and is at times being misused to stall projects or put pressure on public authorities.

Speaking at a joint conference of chief ministers and chief justices of high courts, Ramana said abiding by law and the Constitution is key to good governance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the conference. "The rising number of frivolous litigations is an area of concern.