Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India is a mechanism of law by which individuals or groups can bring the matters of public concern to the judiciary for better welfare of the people. PIL enables the citizens to seek justice and redress for violations of fundamental rights, environmental damage, corruption and other matters affecting the public interest even if they are not directly involved or affected. PIL’s objective is to guarantee that marginalized or powerless people in society can be in a position to access justice and accountability.Read all the latest news and updates of PIL from Livelaw