The concept of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India originated from:
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A.
UK
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B.
USA
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C.
Australia
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D.
Canada
Correct Answer:
B. USA
Explanation:
The concept of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) originated and developed in the USA during the 1960s. It was designed to provide legal representation to unrepresented groups such as the poor, environmentalists, and consumers. In India, PIL was introduced in the late 1970s and early 1980s by Justice P.N. Bhagwati and Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer. This legal innovation relaxed the traditional rule of locus standi, allowing any public-spirited individual or organization to approach the court on behalf of those whose fundamental rights are violated but who cannot seek justice themselves due to poverty or ignorance. Therefore, while PIL is a significant feature of the Indian judicial system today, its historical roots lie in the legal aid movements of the United States.
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