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Public Interest Litigation — UPSC Prelims Practice Quiz

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Justice for the Voiceless: How PIL Democratised Access to India's Supreme and High Courts•medium•15 questions•~15 min

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Question 01

easy

The concept of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) first originated in which country during the 1960s?

Question 02

easy

Which of the following judges are credited as pioneers of PIL in India?

Question 03

easy

What is the key doctrinal innovation that made PIL possible in the Indian legal system?

Question 04

easy

PIL is also known by several alternative names. Which of the following is NOT an alternative name for PIL?

Question 05

medium

The Supreme Court's definition of PIL was articulated in which landmark case?

Question 06

medium

Which of the following best describes the character of PIL in contrast to ordinary litigation?

Question 07

medium

Consider the following matters. Which among them would ordinarily be entertained as PIL by the Supreme Court? 1. A bonded labour complaint 2. A landlord-tenant property dispute 3. Death of an undertrial in police custody 4. A petition seeking early hearing of a pending case in the High Court

Question 08

medium

Which of the following categories is NOT admissible as a PIL before the Supreme Court?

Question 09

medium

The Supreme Court first formulated guidelines for entertaining PIL petitions in which year?

Question 10

hard

Under the PIL principles evolved by the Supreme Court, which of the following statements is correct regarding the power of High Courts?

Question 11

hard

The phrase 'res judicata' in the context of PIL refers to which of the following?

Question 12

hard

In the context of PIL abuse, the Supreme Court cautioned against PIL transforming into 'Middle-class Interest Litigation'. Which case contained this observation?

Question 13

hard

The Supreme Court's guidelines for checking PIL misuse were issued in which case?

Question 14

medium

Which constitutional articles form the primary jurisdictional basis for PIL in India?

Question 15

hard

Consider the following statements about PIL in India: 1. PIL requires the petitioner to have a direct personal interest in the outcome. 2. Courts can treat a letter or telegram as a PIL when matters of public importance are raised. 3. PIL proceedings can result in the appointment of a commission to investigate allegations. 4. Disputes purely between private parties in the realm of private law can be agitated through PIL. Which of the above statements are correct?

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