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Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

A legal innovation allowing any public-spirited individual or organization to file cases for societal welfare, especially addressing the voiceless. It led to pathbreaking reforms in environmental protection, human rights, and governance. PIL expanded the concept of “locus standi,” enabling courts to inquire into executive inaction. While it democratized access to justice, concerns rose about frivolous litigations clogging courts. Nonetheless, PIL remains vital for exposing corruption, safeguarding environmental concerns (like river pollution), and implementing directive principles on socio-economic justice. Its success depends on judicial vigilance and genuine petitions aimed at public good rather than personal vendettas.

Practice Questions

वरिष्ठ न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति का योगदान होता है?

विधायिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किस प्रक्रिया से होता है?

राष्ट्रपति द्वारा दी जाने वाली शपथ किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?

संविधान संशोधन के प्रस्ताव किसके द्वारा प्रस्तुत किए जाते हैं?

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?

Which amendment of the Indian Constitution gave the Right to Education a fundamental right?

Which of the following is the longest serving Chief Minister in India?

Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution is related to the financial emergency?

Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty under the Indian Constitution?

संविधान संशोधन के लिए मतदान कितनी बार किया जाता है?