Public Interest Litigation
Civics ⇒ Constitution and Law
Public Interest Litigation starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the impact of PILs on the Indian legal system.
Describe the process of filing a PIL in the Supreme Court of India.
Discuss one criticism of the PIL system in India.
Discuss the role of judiciary in promoting PIL in India.
Explain how PILs have contributed to environmental protection in India.
Explain the difference between a PIL and an ordinary litigation.
Explain the main objective of Public Interest Litigation in India.
Explain the term 'judicial activism' in the context of PIL.
PILs can be filed for which of the following issues? (1) Environmental protection (2) Consumer rights (3) Prisoner rights (4) All of the above
Which Article of the Indian Constitution is most commonly invoked in PIL cases related to the protection of fundamental rights? (1) Article 14 (2) Article 21 (3) Article 32 (4) Article 370
Which court in India can entertain a PIL? (1) Only Supreme Court (2) Only High Courts (3) Both Supreme Court and High Courts (4) Only District Courts
Which of the following is a benefit of PIL? (1) Delays in justice (2) Access to justice for marginalized groups (3) Increase in frivolous litigation (4) None of the above
Fill in the blank: PIL stands for _______.
Fill in the blank: PILs are generally filed under Article _______ in the High Courts.
Fill in the blank: PILs have been instrumental in the enforcement of _______ rights of children and women.
Fill in the blank: PILs have been used to improve conditions in _______ and mental asylums.
State whether the following statement is true or false: PILs have contributed to the development of environmental law in India.
State whether the following statement is true or false: PILs have led to the expansion of the right to life under Article 21.
State whether the following statement is true or false: PILs have no role in the protection of human rights in India.
True or False: Only the person whose rights are violated can file a PIL in India.
