Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

Q. What does the acronym "PIL" stand for?

1. Personal Interest Litigation
2. Privacy and Internet Law
3. Public Internet Law
4. Public Interest Litigation

Q. What is the objective of the Public Interest Litigation?

1. Only the parties involved can file it.
2. Only the victim can file it.
3. Any third party can file it.
4. Only the state government can file it.

Q. For which of the following types of cases have the Public Interest Litigations (PILs) not been filed?

1. Religious rights
2. Inter-state disputes
3. Human rights violations
4. Environmental pollution

Q. Public Interest Litigation (PIL) can not be filed in cases related to environmental pollution

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following explains the concept of 'Pre-litigation Conciliation and Settlement'?

1. A process wherein the Supreme Court brings both parties together to settle a dispute amicably.
2. A process wherein two parties come together to settle a dispute amicably outside of court.
3. The effective implementation of the judgements of the court through government orders.
4. A process in which lawyers are absent from court proceedings and the parties represent themselves.

Q. Which of these statements accurately reflects the benefits of Public Interest Litigation?

1. The courts can announce the judgment immediately, reducing the time taken in the judicial process.
2. A PIL can be filed only by the aggrieved person, ensuring proper representation of facts.
3. A third party, whose rights are not being violated, but is concerned about public interest, can file a PIL.
4. Only the government can file a PIL, since PILs are filed in order to address the government's inaction.

Q. Which of the following events cannot be filed as a case under Public Interest Litigation (PIL)?

1. Environmental pollution
2. Atrocity against women
3. Workers do not being paid salary
4. A divorce case