Public Interest Litigations

Raizada Law Associates provide Public Interest Litigation in Delhi. As an experienced Law Firm, we have the best Public Interest Litigation Lawyers in New Delhi. Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is a legal mechanism in India that allows any member of the public to file a case in the courts on behalf of the public interest, rather than on behalf of themselves. PILs are intended to provide access to justice for marginalized and vulnerable groups who may not have the resources or ability to file a case themselves. PILs can be filed in the Supreme Court and the High Courts of India.

PILs are governed by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, and the Indian Constitution. The Indian courts have developed the doctrine of PIL to provide a means for the public to seek judicial relief for issues that affect the public at large. PILs can be filed for a wide range of issues, such as environmental degradation, human rights violations, and corruption.

The process for filing a PIL before Indian courts is relatively simple. The PIL can be filed by an individual or an organization, and it can be filed in the form of a letter or a petition. The PIL must provide the details of the issue, the relief sought, and the grounds for the relief. The PIL must also be accompanied by relevant documents and evidence to support the claim.

The Indian courts have established certain criteria for PILs, such as that the issue must be of public importance and must affect a large number of people. The courts also consider whether the PIL is frivolous or vexatious. If the PIL is found to be valid, the court will hear the case and decide on the relief sought.