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

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

The correct option is C A third party, whose rights are not being violated, but is concerned about public interest, can file a PIL.
The objective of Public Interest Litigation is that a third party can file a case in court. A person whose rights are not being violated, but is concerned about public interest, can file the case in case the aggrieved party is unable to do so.

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