The question (12 marks)
What is public interest litigation, and how does research for a public interest petition differ from research for an ordinary civil suit? Explain with reference to the leading decisions and to the sources a researcher must use. (12 marks)
MU Module IV, research for public interest litigation; pack ch. 04, S.P. Gupta, PUDR, Bandhua Mukti Morcha, M.C. Mehta.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 4 · Legal Writing, PIL Research, Technology and the Law Office of Alternate Dispute Resolution.
Authorities you will need
- S.P. Gupta v. President of India
- People's Union for Democratic Rights v. Union of India
- Bandhua Mukti Morcha v. Union of India
- M.C. Mehta v. Union of India
- Articles 32 and 226, Constitution of India
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