What is Public Interest Litigation (PIL)?

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Public Interest Litigation (PIL):

  • Concept: Legal action initiated in court for the enforcement of public interest or general welfare where public rights are affected.
  • Locus Standi Relaxation: Any public-spirited individual or organization can approach Supreme Court (Art 32) or High Court (Art 226) on behalf of underprivileged groups.
  • Pioneers in India: Introduced in 1980s by Justice P.N. Bhagwati and Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer.

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