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SHORT ANSWER: Public Interest Litigation (PIL) helps in invoking the basic structure doctrine to protect fundamental rights in India by allowing individuals or groups to file petitions on behalf of those unable to do so. DETAILS: - PIL enables citizens to approach the Supreme Court or High Courts for the enforcement of fundamental rights. - It has been instrumental in expanding the interpretation of fundamental rights and ensuring justice for marginalized sections of society. - The basic structure doctrine, established in the Kesavananda Bharati case, asserts that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be altered or destroyed. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - There are no specific punishments for filing PILs, but misuse can lead to penalties or dismissal of the case. SOURCE: - Constitution of India, Supreme Court Judgments on PIL.
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