2. PIL has undergone several changes since its inception in 1980s
PIL is one of the important innovations of indian judicial system. Justice bhagwati is considered as the father of PIL. PIL was initially meant to serve those who couldn’t get access to justice. PIL allowed a person or organisation to demand for justice for a certain section of public even if the person/organisation had no locus standi
Over a period of time, PIL has become an important tool for judicial activism. Innovation have enlarged the scope and impact of PIL. PILs have strengthened social movement. It has become an effective instrument for
a) Fighting corruption and
b) To move the files in government offices
However there is a need for the court to maintain restraint while dealing with PILs. The recent instances of court giving directions to executive and legislature on basis of PIL are uncalled for. Such actions amount to violation of the checks and balances provided in our constitution. This may lead to judicial adventurism and may further lead to judicial dictatorship.
PIL is one of the important innovations of indian judicial system. Justice bhagwati is considered as the father of PIL. PIL was initially meant to serve those who couldn’t get access to justice. PIL allowed a person or organisation to demand for justice for a certain section of public even if the person/organisation had no locus standi
Over a period of time, PIL has become an important tool for judicial activism. Innovation have enlarged the scope and impact of PIL. PILs have strengthened social movement. It has become an effective instrument for
a) Fighting corruption and
b) To move the files in government offices
However there is a need for the court to maintain restraint while dealing with PILs. The recent instances of court giving directions to executive and legislature on basis of PIL are uncalled for. Such actions amount to violation of the checks and balances provided in our constitution. This may lead to judicial adventurism and may further lead to judicial dictatorship.
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