What is Public Interest Litigation? Explain.
Political ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 31 Mar 2026
Answer
The Public Interest Litigation was initiated by some judges of the Supreme Court.
PIL can register a complaint through an application or mentioned on postcartd.
PIL has been used to provide reliefs for undertrial prisoners in jails, acquisitions of
cycle, rickshaws by licensed rickshaw pullers, prohibition of human trafficking, etc.
Due importance is given to the weaker sections, bonded labour, women and
children.
The PIL acquired new dimensions under the leadership of former Chief Justice P.N.
Bhagwati.
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