What a Jagged Little PIL: The People’s Court at 75
The original promise of the PIL from the 1980s, based on social justice, has devolved into a confused and intimidating jurisprudence
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It may be cynical to view the Supreme Court’s suo moto cognisance of the Kolkata rape and murder case merely as an optics game
25th Aug 2024
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In recent years, PIL has become an extension of the political theatre while voices from the ground, stay silent still.
19th Sep 2023
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There’s been an unprecedented increase in the number of petitions in recent years, but experts suggest that the SC is less PIL-friendly
15th Sep 2023
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Courts often exercise their suo moto jurisdiction by taking up matters based on media reports or act on letters written to them.
17th Sep 2021
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The Supreme Court made important decisions on land acquisition,and dismissed the review petition against the Maratha judgment.
1st Aug 2021
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Over nine lakh PILs were filed in the Supreme Court between 1985-2020. The data indicates that the rate at which PILs are filed is rising.
22nd Jul 2021
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The Supreme Court of India has often taken up cases ‘suo moto’ without any petition being filed, or interest being brought before them.
4th Jun 2021
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As an offshoot of its unique PIL petitions, the SC has also taken up cases by their own notice, without any petition being filed.
4th Jun 2021
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Petition filed before Supreme Court questioning contributions to PM Cares Fund during COVID-19 crisis.
9th Sep 2020
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Public Interest Litigations were filed before the Court seeking relief for migrant workers stranded across the country
30th Mar 2020
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GHCAA files PIL before Supreme Court contending that Union Government is attempting to prevent Kureshi J's appointment.
8th Feb 2020
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Court holds that a candidate undergoing a criminal trial can still contest in elections.
11th Dec 2018
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The Supreme Court is hearing challenges against the practice of offering and distributing freebies during election campaigns. The Court's decision will determine how political parties contest elections in India.
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The original promise of the PIL from the 1980s, based on social justice, has devolved into a confused and intimidating jurisprudence