What do you understand by Public Interest Litigation?
Answer:
- In recent years, the courts have given several judgements and directives to protect public interest and human rights.
- Anyone can approach the courts, if public interest is hurt by the actions of the government. This is called Public Interest Litigation.
- The courts intervene to prevent the misuse of the government’s power to make decisions. They check malpractices on the part of the public officials.