PIL

Question 1

What is a Public Interest Legislation?

Answer 1

The legal process is very lengthy, time consuming and expensive which makes it inaccessible to some people in case their rights are violated.
On their behalf, an individual or organization can file a PIL to the Supreme Court or lower courts.

Question 2

Give an example of PIL in 2018.

Answer 2

• Supreme Court strikes down the barring women 10-50 from entering Sabrimala Temple in Kerala.
• Said that it violated the right to worship and equality for women
• PIL filed by Young Lawyers Association on behalf of the discriminated women who wanted the rule lifted.

Question 3

Describe some other PILs.

Answer 3

• Beginning of midday meal scheme
• release of prisoners from Bihar who have spent time beyond punishment terms
• Demands for clean air and unpolluted water

Question 4

What are the benefits of PILs?

Answer 4

Courts have not only widened the scope of human rights but have also considered rights of those who cannot access courts easily