Multiple choice

Consider the following statements: Public Interest Litigation intends to

  1. redress public injury
  2. enforce public duty
  3. protect diffused rights
  4. reprimand the law-enforcing agency Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 4 only

  2. 1, 2 and 3 only

  3. 2, 3 and 4 only

  4. 1, 3 and 4 only
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is designed to protect the rights of the public at large, especially those who cannot approach the court themselves. Its primary goals include redressing public injury, enforcing public duties, and protecting 'diffused' or collective rights, rather than simply reprimanding agencies.

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