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Which of the following is a of Public Interest Litigation?
Which of the following is a of Public Interest Litigation?
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The correct option is D All of these
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use of litigation or legal action which seeks to advance the cause of minority
or disadvantaged groups or individuals, or which raises issues of broad public
concern is known as Public interest
litigation. It is a way of using the law
strategically to effect social change. It is not introduced in court by the
aggrieved party but by the court itself or by any other private party. It is
not necessary that the person who is the victim of the violation of his or her
right should personally approach the court. However, the person filing the
petition must prove to the satisfaction of the court that the petition is being
filed for a public interest. Petition for environmental protection, child
labour, bondage labour, etc.are included in Public interest litigation.
The use of litigation or legal action which seeks to advance the cause of minority or disadvantaged groups or individuals, or which raises issues of broad public concern is known as Public interest litigation. It is a way of using the law strategically to effect social change. It is not introduced in court by the aggrieved party but by the court itself or by any other private party. It is not necessary that the person who is the victim of the violation of his or her right should personally approach the court. However, the person filing the petition must prove to the satisfaction of the court that the petition is being filed for a public interest. Petition for environmental protection, child labour, bondage labour, etc.are included in Public interest litigation.
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