What is PIL? How does it work?

CBSE Class 9 CBSE Class 9 Social Science
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What is PIL? How does it work?

Answer:

  • In case of any violation of a Fundamental Right, the aggrieved person can go to a court for remedy.
  • But now, any person can go to court against the violation of a Fundamental Right, if it is of social or public interest. This is called Public Interest Litigation (PIL).
  • Under the PIL, any citizen or group of citizens can approach the Supreme Court or the High Court for the protection of public interest against a particular law or action of the government.