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
Analysis
Calling clean air a constitutional right, the Court upheld the cracker ban and demanded compliance reports on stubble burning control
4th Apr 2025
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Analysis
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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Channel
Two Benches of the Supreme Court heard petitions challenging the Places of Worship Act and forced religious coversions.
15th Nov 2022
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Court Data
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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Analysis
PIL filed seeking access to affordable treatment in private hospitals
27th May 2020
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Analysis
As per the Court Registrar's new work roster, PILs will no longer be heard only by the Chief Justice's bench.
13th Jul 2019
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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