Who among the following introduced the PIL in India?
A
Justice P. N. Bhagwati
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B
Justice Prashant Bhushan
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C
Justice P. B. Gajendragadkar
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D
Justice H. J. Kania
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Solution
The correct option is A Justice P. N. Bhagwati Justice Prafullachandra Natwarlal Bhagwati was the Chief Justice of India in 1986 when he introduced the Public Interest Litigation in India. PIL is the litigation which allows the public to protect their interests. Any person who feels their interests are violated can file a PIL in the court of law.