SHORT ANSWER:
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) must address issues affecting the public interest and can be filed by any individual or group.
DETAILS:
- The issue must be of public concern, affecting a large section of society.
- The petitioner must demonstrate that they are acting in the interest of the public and not for personal gain.
- The court must have jurisdiction over the matter.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If a PIL is found to be frivolous, the petitioner may face costs imposed by the court.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Rules, 1966
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