Introduction Public interest litigation (PIL) is a legal remedy that allows anyone to bring forward a legal challenge against any sector of the government, even in the absence of witnesses or evidence. The court may ask for legislative action or transfer cases to other jurisdictions if it feels that the case deserves it. A PIL…
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A Simple Note On PIL
Description A Public Interest Litigation gives the court power to act on behalf of the public. Public Interest Litigation (PIL) can be filed with any High Court or directly with the Supreme Court. Polluted environments, road safety hazards, and construction hazards can all be brought before the courts in the context of a PIL. What’s…