Public Interest Litigation
Civics ⇒ Citizenship and Rights
Public Interest Litigation starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: A group of villagers files a PIL against a factory for polluting their river. What fundamental right are they seeking to protect?
Context: A PIL is filed to ban child labor in hazardous industries. What constitutional right is being enforced?
Context: A PIL is filed to ensure the implementation of the Right to Education Act. What is the likely outcome if the court rules in favor of the petitioners?
Context: A PIL is filed to stop illegal mining in a forest area. Which right is being protected?
Context: In a PIL, the court orders the government to provide mid-day meals in schools. What is the likely objective of this PIL?
Describe one way in which PILs have improved governance in India.
Describe the role of the judiciary in the development of PIL in India.
Explain how PILs have contributed to environmental protection in India.
Explain the difference between a PIL and an ordinary litigation.
Explain the term 'locus standi' in the context of PIL.
List any two limitations of PILs.
Name any two issues that can be addressed through PILs.
Name the judge who is often credited with popularizing PIL in India.
State any one advantage of PILs.
State any one way in which courts prevent the misuse of PILs.
What is meant by 'judicial activism' in the context of PIL?
What is Public Interest Litigation (PIL)?
What is the main difference between a PIL and a writ petition?
What is the role of NGOs in filing PILs?
What is the significance of the case 'Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan' in the context of PIL?
