what is PIL
and what purpose does it serve? use an example.
Answers
It has introduced some kinds of reliefs or remedies under the writ jurisdiction. It also functions as an effective instrument for changes in the society or social welfare. Through public interest litigation, any public or person can seek remedy on behalf of the oppressed class by introducing a PIL.
ADVANTAGE
Bonded labour matters
Neglected children
Non-payment of minimum wages to workers and their exploitation
Petitions from jails complaining of harassments, release on personal bond, speedy trial as a fundamental right
Petition against police for refusing to register a case, harassment at police station
Petition on harassment of women, rape, kidnapping or murder
Petitions on harassment of scheduled caste, scheduled tribe and other economically backward classes.
Petitions pertaining to environmental pollution, disturbance of ecological balance, maintenance of heritage and culture, forest and wildlife etc.
Petitions from riot victims
Family pensions