SHORT ANSWER:
Public Interest Litigations (PILs) allow individuals or groups to file petitions in court for the protection of public interest.
DETAILS:
- PILs can be filed in cases of violation of fundamental rights or issues affecting the public at large.
- They help in addressing social injustices and environmental concerns.
- They enable the judiciary to intervene in matters where the government may not act.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- There are no direct punishments for filing PILs, but frivolous PILs can lead to penalties or dismissal.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Rules, 2013
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