SHORT ANSWER:
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) can be filed in Indian High Courts by any individual or group seeking to address issues affecting the public interest.
DETAILS:
- A PIL can be filed by any person acting in good faith and in the interest of the public.
- The petitioner must demonstrate that the issue affects a large section of society.
- The petition should be filed in a simple format, often without the need for a lawyer.
- The courts have evolved to allow PILs to be filed in a more accessible manner, reducing technicalities.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Misuse of PIL can lead to penalties, including dismissal of the case and costs imposed on the petitioner.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Guidelines on PILs, various High Court rules.
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