Civics ch 4 - The Indian Judicial System — History & Civics STD 8 — Question
Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8History & CivicsCivics ch 4 - The Indian Judicial System2 Marks
Question
Public Interest Litigation (PIL):
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Answer
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) refers to litigations filed on issues of public importance and issues related to the welfare of the people.
It can be filed by individual citizens, social organisation or Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) on behalf of all the people.
Issues related to rehabilitation of people who have lost their homes/lands, protection of environment, protection of the weaker sections of society, etc. have been effectively handled through PIL.
PILs are effective tool which require minimum expenditure and get immediate justice.
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