“How locus standi evolved in India, drafting writ petitions under Article 32 & Article 226, and using PIL as a tool for socio-legal change.”
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is one of the most remarkable contributions of the Indian Judiciary to socio-economic justice.
Evolution of PIL in India
Judicial pioneers like Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer and Justice P.N. Bhagwati relaxed traditional *locus standi* rules, allowing public-spirited citizens and NGOs to approach courts on behalf of marginalized communities.
Constitutional Provisions & Procedure
- Article 32: Supreme Court writ jurisdiction for fundamental rights enforcement.
- Article 226: High Court writ jurisdiction for fundamental and legal rights enforcement.
"PIL is a constitutional weapon designed to enforce human rights and administrative accountability for those who cannot access legal representation."
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