Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Human Rights in India

Question:

Identify the process by which letters written to Supreme Court/High Court by Public spirited citizens alleging fundamental rights violation are converted to petitions:

(1) Writs

(2) Public Interest Litigation

(3) Appeals

(4) Suits

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

2

Explanation:
Public Interest Litigation- Also known as Social Action Litigation. Article 32 allows for the practice of Public Interest Litigation, which is a process by which letters written to Supreme Court or High Courts by public-spirited persons or organizations alleging fundamental rights violations are converted into petitions.