The introduction of Public Interest Litigation permitted public spirited citizens and civil society organisation to approach the court an behalf of the victim for better administration of justice. In doing so the Supreme Court relaxed its __________ principles.

Locus standi

The correct answer is Option (2) → Locus standi

The introduction of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) permitted public-spirited citizens and civil society organizations to approach the court on behalf of the victim for better administration of justice. In doing so, the Supreme Court relaxed its Locus standi principles.

 Locus standi refers to the legal right of a person to bring a lawsuit before a court. Traditionally, a person could only bring a lawsuit if they had a direct personal interest in the matter. However, with the introduction of PIL, the Supreme Court relaxed this requirement, allowing individuals and organizations to file cases on behalf of the public interest. This has made it easier for citizens to challenge government actions and hold them accountable.