Public Interest Litigation
Civics ⇒ Constitution and Law
Public Interest Litigation starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: A group of citizens files a PIL in the High Court against illegal mining in their area, claiming it affects the health and environment of the community. What is the likely outcome if the court finds their claim valid?
Describe one way in which PIL has helped Indian society.
Describe the process of filing a PIL in the Supreme Court of India.
Explain the main objective of Public Interest Litigation.
Explain the role of the judiciary in PIL cases.
Explain the term 'judicial activism' in the context of PIL.
Explain why PIL is important for democracy.
In the context of PIL, what does 'locus standi' mean?
Name any one famous PIL case in India.
State one difference between PIL and ordinary litigation.
State one safeguard the courts have adopted to prevent misuse of PIL.
What does the term 'Public Interest Litigation' (PIL) mean?
What is the full form of PIL?
