Public Interest Litigation - Evolution & Transformation by Jamshed Mistry

A Public Interest Litigation seeks to protect the constitutional rights from violation by allowing an action against the Government authorities. Traditionally, the principle of Locus standi allowed only the person having interest in the dispute to file a petition. However, through public Interest Litigation socially active citizens can file petitions in matters involving greater public importance.
There have been instances where the judiciary has taken suo moto cognizance of cases and also converted letters or newspaper articles into PIL. Watch this webinar to get an understanding of the background of PIL, case studies, judicial activism, ground reality, PIL rules, and practical tips

00:00 Introduction
00:02 Origin of PIL
03:00 Smoke affected Residence forum case
07:22 Mumbai Railway case
13:49 Rights of poor and Indigenous patient
17:52 Rights of PWD
32:15 The Medical Termination of Pregnancy case
36:39 Filing of a PIL
39:43 Appointment of Lifeguard
41:54 Live Streaming, Transcripts & Translation
47:33 Rules for PIL
48:29 Q&A

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The information provided in the video is for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for consultation with a lawyer. Specific legal issues, concerns and conditions always require the advice of appropriate legal professionals. Every effort has been made to avoid errors in this video. Any mistake, error or discrepancy noted by the netizens may be brought to the notice of the team along with evidence of it being incorrect.