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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