SHORT ANSWER:
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) can be filed in the Supreme Court or High Courts by any individual or group.
DETAILS:
- The petitioner must demonstrate that the issue affects the public at large.
- The petition should be filed in the appropriate format, including relevant facts and legal grounds.
- The petitioner does not need to have a direct personal interest in the matter.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Frivolous PILs may lead to penalties or dismissal by the court.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Rules, 2013 / High Court Rules
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