The Supreme Court on Friday slammed petitioners who challenged construction at Puri’s Jagannath temple for misusing the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) procedure. As a result, the bench dismissed the petitions as frivolous and contrary to the public interest, imposing a fine of Rs 1 lakh against each petitioner. In an observation of the rise in…
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How To File Public Interests Litigation
Litigation filed in the interest of the public is known as a PIL. Essentially, it refers to legal action taken to protect “Public Interests” in a court of law. You can file a PIL in a variety of situations, including pollution, terrorism, road safety, and other issues that affect the public at large. Public Interest…
How Many Types of PIL are There in India?
The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is an effective remedy when the parties in a dispute are unequal in power, resources, or influence. There are numerous types of PIL which have been used by individuals, government organisations or NGOs to fight for public causes. To know more about different types of PIL and its examples read…