Question

Explain the concept.

Public Interest Litigation

Answer 1

Public Interest Litigation, or PIL, is a rule of law declared by the courts of record. However, the person (or entity) filing the petition must show to the satisfaction of the court that the petition is being filed for the public interest and not as a playful court case for financial gain. Public Interest Litigation is directly filed by an individual or group of people. It can be filed in the Supreme Court of India, the High Courts of India, and with a judicial member. Through PIL, the courts openly recognize the public good. It is relevant because the court of law can begin and enforce action to provide and protect significant public interest.

The features of PIL are:

1. There are some kinds of reliefs or remedies under the court order power.
   PIL gives a wider description of the right to equality, life, and personality (guaranteed by Part III of the Constitution of India).
2. PIL plays the role of a helpful tool for changes in society or social welfare.
3. Through public interest litigation, any public person can search for a solution as the representative of the oppressed class by introducing a PIL.
4. A PIL can be filed against the government only, not individuals.