Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social ScienceThe Judiciary3 Marks
Question
Write short notes on : Public Interest Litigation - PIL
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Answer
The interest of socially and economically weaker classes of society is the prime aim in Public Interest Litigation. A Public Interest Litigation can be filed in the High Court of state and the Supreme Court Any person or organization of society can file a Public Interest Litigation by becoming an applicant. Both the courts accept the public interest claim even when the complaint is made on a postcard or an ordinary letter and give orders to the concerned people The Public Interest Litigation has made a significant contribution to making the Judiciary more people-oriented.
If any Public Interest Litigation is found unnecessary or inappropriate the court may punish or fine the applicant (petitioner). The court is authorised to do so in order to prevent the misuse of Public Interest Litigation.
The High Court or the Supreme Court can take legal action by filing an automatic ($SUO \ MOTO$) complaint by taking help of the news published in the newspapers regarding violation of the rights of citizens or public interest.
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