PIL : Power, Purpose, and People's Rights Sree Krishna Seelam

The book serves as a guide for individual understanding and utilising public interest litigation in India. PIL can be harnessed to drive meaningful societal change which enables ordinary citizens to address societal issues by challenging corruption, advocating for marginalised communities and protecting environment. The book also contains many real life stories and landmark cases where PIL have effectively created pressure over the government to bring a change for societal and environmental benefits. Like the 1982 improvement of labour rights PIL and 1997 Visakha vs Rajasthan state establishing guidelines against sexual harrasment. A PIL can be filed by any citizen of India, NGOs and also court can take suo moto cognizance to address a large section of society. A PIL addresses various issues like environmental pollution, deforestation, waste management, human right violation adulteration of foods, corruption, poor infrastructure and others. The PIL s which is concerned on fundamental rights are taken by Supreme Court and High Courts take which are on broader public interest matters.To file a PIL one needs to identify the issue and collect strong evidence and definately ensure the matter is for genuine public interest. For drafting a petition one needs to clearly state the facts and public interest concern adding constitutional provisions or laws which are violated. After this PIL needs to be filed at right court paying a nominal fee where the chief justice of the court accepts or rejects it further it is heard and judgement is made on it if the PIL gets accepted.The process has many potential challenges throughout and everyone should properly approach the litigation process in a responsible way. The book offers a great blend of the theoretical knowledge which serves as a catalyst for readers to actively engage in societal issues, challenges injustice and contribute to more equitable future

Mar 21, 2025 - 18:26

PIL : Power, Purpose, and People's Rights Sree Krishna Seelam

The book serves as a guide for individual understanding and utilising public interest litigation in India. PIL can be harnessed to drive meaningful societal change which enables ordinary citizens to address societal issues by challenging corruption, advocating for marginalised communities and protecting environment.
The book also contains many real life stories and landmark cases where PIL have effectively created pressure over the government to bring a change for societal and environmental benefits. Like the 1982 improvement of labour rights PIL and 1997 Visakha vs Rajasthan state establishing guidelines against sexual harrasment.
A PIL can be filed by any citizen of India, NGOs and also court can take suo moto cognizance to address a large section of society. A PIL addresses various issues like environmental pollution, deforestation, waste management, human right violation adulteration of foods, corruption, poor infrastructure and others.
The PIL s which is concerned on fundamental rights are taken by Supreme Court and High Courts take which are on broader public interest matters.To file a PIL one needs to identify the issue and collect strong evidence and definately ensure the matter is for genuine public interest. For drafting a petition one needs to clearly state the facts and public interest concern adding constitutional provisions or laws which are violated.
After this PIL needs to be filed at right court paying a nominal fee where the chief justice of the court accepts or rejects it further it is heard and judgement is made on it if the PIL gets accepted.The process has many potential challenges throughout and everyone should properly approach the litigation process in a responsible way.
The book offers a great blend of the theoretical knowledge which serves as a catalyst for readers to actively engage in societal issues, challenges injustice and contribute to more equitable future