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Public Interest Litigation

Civics ⇒ Constitution and Law

Public Interest Litigation starts at 10 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Public Interest Litigation. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Describe the process of filing a PIL in the Supreme Court of India.
Describe the role of NGOs in filing PILs in India.
Describe the role of the judiciary in the development of PIL in India.
Discuss the importance of PIL in ensuring government accountability.
Explain the difference between a writ petition and a PIL.
Explain the impact of PILs on Indian democracy.
Explain the term 'judicial activism' in the context of PIL.
Explain the term 'locus standi' in the context of PIL.
Explain why the relaxation of procedural rules is important in PILs.
Explain with an example how PIL has helped in protecting the environment in India.
Name any two issues that have been addressed through PILs in India.
State any one advantage and one disadvantage of PIL.
State any two conditions under which a court may reject a PIL.
What is Public Interest Litigation (PIL)?