Question

what is PIL(public interest litigation)?​

Answer 1

Public Interest Litigation:

In Indian law, public interest litigation means litigation for the protection of the public interest. It is litigation introduced in a court of law, not by the aggrieved party but by the court itself or by any other private party.

In simple terms, a PIL is a petition that an individual or a non-government organisation or citizen groups, can file in the court seeking justice in an issue that has a larger public interest. It aims at giving common people an access to the judiciary to obtain legal redress for a greater cause.

PIL was started to protect the fundamental rights of people who are poor, ignorant or in socially/economically disadvantaged position. PIL is important because there are several ignorant and poor people in India who are unable to lodge a complain.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

The concept of Public Interest Litigation is in consonance with the principles enshrined in Article 39A of the Constitution of India to protect and deliver prompt social justice with the help of law.