Should the PIL jurisdiction be reconsidered?
Public Interest Litigation (PIL), introduced in the 1970s to enhance access to justice for marginalized groups, has come under scrutiny for potential misuse amid calls for reconsideration of its framework. The Union government recently urged the Supreme Court to reevaluate PIL jurisdiction, citing concerns over 'agenda-driven litigation' during proceedings in the Sabarimala reference case. Legal experts Anuj Bhuwania and Talha Abdul Rahman, moderated by Aaratrika Bhaumik, discuss whether the PIL system needs reform while acknowledging its historical significance and evolving challenges.
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Public Interest Litigation (PIL) emerged in the 1970s as a transformative judicial innovation aimed at widening access to justice for the poor and the marginalised. This was achieved by relaxing the strict rules of standing to permit representative actions, and by broadening the scope of judicial notice to allow courts to take suo motu cognisance of public issues and convert them into litigation. Over time, however, concerns have been raised about the misuse of this jurisdiction.
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