SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court of India ensures that public interest litigation (PIL) serves by allowing individuals or groups to file cases for the benefit of the public.
DETAILS:
- PIL can be filed by any person acting in the interest of the public.
- The court has relaxed the rules of standing to make it easier for citizens to approach the court.
- The Supreme Court takes up issues affecting large sections of society, such as environmental concerns, human rights, and social justice.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- There are no specific punishments for filing a PIL, but frivolous PILs may lead to penalties or dismissal.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Rules, 2013
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