Q. Consider the following statements regarding Public Interest Litigation (PIL):
1.It allows any public-spirited individual or organization to approach courts on behalf of disadvantaged groups whose rights are violated.
2.The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in United Kingdom and was later adopted by India.
3.In India, Public Interest Litigation can be filed under both Article 32 in the Supreme Court of India and Article 226 in High Courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: PIL enables public-spirited individuals or organizations to seek justice for disadvantaged groups.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The concept originated in American jurisprudence, not in the United Kingdom.
- Statement 3 is correct: PILs can be filed in both the Supreme Court of India and High Courts under Articles 32 and 226 respectively.
Source- TH
