The concept of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) originated in:
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A.
UK
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B.
USA
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C.
India
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D.
Canada
Correct Answer:
B. USA
Explanation:
The concept of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) originated and developed in the United States during the 1960s. It was primarily designed to provide legal representation to groups and interests that were previously unrepresented in the legal system, such as the poor, environmentalists, and ethnic minorities. In India, PIL was introduced in the early 1980s as a result of judicial activism by the Supreme Court, with Justice P.N. Bhagwati and Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer recognized as its pioneers. While other countries like the UK, Canada, and Australia have their own legal aid and public law mechanisms, the specific framework of PIL as used in the Indian context is directly inspired by the American model. Therefore, the correct option is C.
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