Public Interest Litigation in India

Описание: Explore the concept of Public Interest Litigation in India
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Know how the Public Interest Litigation sometimes turns into Publicity Interest Litigation.
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Know what happened in Hussainara Khatoon v. State of Bihar and how it is connected to PIL In India.
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Attention Please, This is about Public Interest Litigation, OR PIL, SRK style mei - Naam toh suna hoga. As the term itself suggests, it is litigation for upholding the public interest. Because otherwise, Courts run on the principle of Locus Standi.
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To approach the Court, you have to prove how you are the aggrieved person, and why you should get relief. The concept of PIL allows individuals or groups to approach the court on behalf of others who may not be able to do so themselves, particularly when addressing issues of public interest.
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The concept sprouted in a 1979 case of Hussainara Khatoon vs. State of Bihar. This one focused on inhuman conditions of prisons and under trial prisoners. Justice PN Bhagwati and Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer were among the first judges to admit PILs in court.
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This has been the positive side of PILs. There is another side of the coin. In recent times, Public Interest Litigations at times become Publicity Interest Litigation.
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Some people think that PILs are their ultimate chance to become famous. However, Courts are strict against such casual behavior, and the dreams of quick fame sometimes hits harder when Courts impose heavy costs.