Question

What is a Public Interest Litigation?

• A. Filing a case in the court in the interest of the public
• B. Reviewing of supreme court judgements
• C. Procedure of removal of a judge
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Filing a case in the court in the interest of the public

Public interest litigation is not defined in any statute or in any act. It has been interpreted by judges to consider the intent of public at large. Although, the main and only focus of such litigation is only "Public Interest" there are various areas where a Public interest litigation can be filed. For e.g.

- Violation of basic human rights of the poor.

- Content or conduct of government policy.

- Compel municipal authorities to perform a public duty.

- Violation of religious rights or other basic fundamental rights.