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SHORT ANSWER: Public Interest Litigation (PIL) allows individuals or groups to file petitions in the Supreme Court for the protection of public interest. DETAILS: - PIL enables the Supreme Court to address issues affecting the public, especially marginalized communities. - It broadens access to justice by allowing non-litigants to seek legal remedies. - The Supreme Court can take suo motu cognizance of matters of public interest. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - There are no specific punishments for filing PILs, but frivolous PILs may lead to penalties or dismissal. SOURCE: - Supreme Court Rules, 2013
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