Question

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can Public Interest Litigation (PIL) be filed in the High Courts?

• A. Article 32
• B. Article 136
• C. Article 226
• D. Article 368

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Article 226

• Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is a legal mechanism that allows individuals or groups to bring a lawsuit to court to secure the public's interest.

• Public Interest Litigation (PIL) can be filed in the High Courts under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution.

• Article 226 - This article empowers the High Courts to issue writs, directions, or orders to any person, authority, or government within their jurisdiction for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and for any other purpose.