SHORT ANSWER:
To file a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in an Indian High Court, one must follow specific procedural steps and provide necessary documentation.
DETAILS:
- The petitioner must draft a petition stating the issue of public interest.
- The petition should include the facts of the case, the legal grounds, and the relief sought.
- It must be filed in the appropriate High Court with a court fee, if applicable.
- The petitioner should provide an affidavit verifying the facts mentioned in the petition.
- A copy of the petition must be served to the respondents.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Filing a frivolous PIL may lead to penalties, including dismissal of the case and potential fines.
SOURCE:
- Supreme Court Rules, 2013 / High Court Rules
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