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SHORT ANSWER: Public Interest Litigations (PILs) help in enforcing fundamental rights and addressing issues of public concern. DETAILS: - PILs allow individuals or groups to file petitions in court for the benefit of the public or a specific community. - They can address issues like environmental protection, human rights violations, and social justice. - The judiciary can take suo motu cognizance based on PILs, leading to significant legal reforms. 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, 1966; Article 32 and Article 226 of the Constitution of India.
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