What is the need and importance of PIL?
Public interest litigation is litigation for public interest i.e., it is a case filed in the interest of the public by a representative of the public. 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. Thus, educated people can come forward and file cases in the court on their behalf.