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HPSC HCS 2024 · Question 73 of 100

Consider the following statements: 1. Public Interest Litigation is a legal action initiated in a court of law for the enforcement of public interest. 2. PIL has reinforced the principle of locus standi. 3. Both citizens and organizations can file a PIL. 4. Supreme Court under Article 32 and High Courts under Article 226 of the Constitution of India can entertain PILs. How many of the statements given above are correct?

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  1. A1 and 2 only
  2. B2 and 3 only
  3. C3 and 4 only
  4. D1, 3 and 4 onlyCorrect

Answer: D. 1, 3 and 4 only

Explanation

PIL enforces public interest, and both citizens and organisations can file it before the Supreme Court (Article 32) or High Courts (Article 226). PIL relaxed - not reinforced - locus standi. Statements 1, 3 and 4 are correct.

Source: HPSC HCS Prelims Paper-I held 11 Feb 2024 (freejobalert PDF)

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