Multiple choice

Which of the following former Chief Justices of India introduced the concept of Public Interest Litigation to avoid violation of Fundamental Rights?

  1. R. S. Pathak

  2. Ranganath Mishra

  3. P. N. Bhagwati

  4. E. S. Venkataramiah

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Explanation

In Indian law, Public Interest Litigation is a litigation for the protection of the public interest. The concept of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is in consonance with the objects enshrined in Article 39A of the Constitution of India to protect and deliver prompt social justice with the help of law.  Justice P. N. Bhagwati introduced the concept of Public Interest Litigation in India.

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