Tuesday, June 23, 2020

To Apply Brakes

It is high time that the arbitrary, illogical and incessant hikes in petrol and fuel prices were challenged before a court of law through a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). 
 
PILs have become a potent tool for enforcing the legal obligation of the executive and the legislature. The chief objective behind PILs is to ensure justice to all and promote the welfare of the people. It is generally resorted to safeguard group interests and not individual interests, for which Fundamental Rights have been provided. The Supreme Court of India and the High Courts have the right to initiate PILs.The concept of PILs stems from the power of judicial review.

When will a PIL come to the rescue of citizens?

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