The question (15 marks)
What is a public interest litigation? Explain what such a petition must establish and how it differs from an ordinary writ petition, and set out the paragraph plan of a public interest litigation under Article 226 complaining of the unauthorised dumping and burning of waste on public land next to a school. (15 marks)
MU Module IV, public interest litigation; pack ch. 04.
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 · Writ Petitions and Public Interest Litigation of Drafting, Pleading and Conveyancing – I.
Authorities you will need
- Constitution of India, Article 32, the words appropriate proceedings
- Constitution of India, Article 226, the words for any other purpose
- Constitution of India, Articles 14 and 21
- Constitution of India, Article 12, for the respondents' character as the State
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