SHORT ANSWER:
High Courts in India enforce fundamental rights through Public Interest Litigation (PIL) by allowing individuals or groups to file petitions for the protection of rights of the public at large.
DETAILS:
- PILs enable citizens to seek judicial intervention in matters affecting the public interest.
- High Courts can issue directives to the government to ensure the enforcement of fundamental rights.
- Notable PIL cases include the Vishaka Guidelines case (1997) for women's safety at workplaces and the Right to Food case (2001) which led to the National Food Security Act.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Non-compliance with High Court directives can lead to contempt of court proceedings against authorities.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 32 and Article 226.
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