What is PIL and what purpose does it serve? use an example.

1.	What is PIL and what purpose does it serve? use an example.
Answer» introduced some kinds of reliefs or remedies under the writ jurisdiction. It also functions as an effective instrument for changes in the SOCIETY or social welfare. Through public interest litigation, any public or person can seek remedy on behalf of the oppressed class by introducing a PIL. ADVANTAGEBonded labour matters Neglected children Non-payment of minimum wages to WORKERS and their exploitation Petitions from jails complaining of harassments, release on personal bond, speedy trial as a fundamental right Petition against police for refusing to register a case, harassment at police station Petition on harassment of women, RAPE, kidnapping or murder Petitions on harassment of scheduled CASTE, scheduled tribe and other economically backward classes. Petitions pertaining to environmental pollution, disturbance of ecological balance, maintenance of heritage and culture, forest and wildlife etc. Petitions from riot VICTIMS Family pensions

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