PIL stands for
Question and options
PIL stands for
- Publicity Interest Litigation
- Private Interest Litigation
- Public Interest Litigation
- People Interest Litigation
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Public Interest Litigation
PIL stands for Public Interest Litigation, a case brought in a court to protect the interest of the public or of people who cannot approach the court themselves. It is the opposite of litigation for a private interest, and "publicity" and "people" interest are not legal terms.
Practice for these exams
-
All India Bar Examination (AIBE)
Subject revision
See pack details on LawMint.net -
UGC NET Law
Subject revision
See pack details on LawMint.net -
IIT Kharagpur LL.M. Entrance
Subject revision
See pack details on LawMint.net -
CUSAT CAT Five-Year LL.B.
-
CUSAT Three-Year LL.B.
-
CLAT PG
Subject revision for a passage-based exam
-
CUET PG Law (LL.M.)
Subject revision
-
AILET PG
Subject revision
-
Supreme Court Law Clerk and Research Associate
Subject revision
-
Bihar Judicial Services
Subject revision
-
Uttarakhand Judicial Services
Subject revision
Related question papers
Related exam syllabi
More solved explanations in Constitutional remedies & writs
- How many writ forms does Article 32(2) of the Constitution of India expressly name for enforcing fundamental rights?
- Who among the following is considered as the father of PIL in India?
- The phrase "heart and soul of Constitution" was said by:
- The P.I.L. petition related to Fundamental Rights can be filed in -
- Match List-I (Case) with List-II (Writ) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Case):List-II (Writ): A. Sunil Batra v. Delhi…