Misuse  And  Criticism  of Punlic Interest Litigation In INDIA

Author(s)	Mr. Abhishek Chahar
Country	India
Abstract	Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has developed into one of the most significant judicial innovations in India, aimed at ensuring access to justice and protecting fundamental rights, particularly for vulnerable and marginalized groups. Since its expansion in the late twentieth century, PIL has contributed immensely to social justice, environmental protection, and governmental accountability. However, the relaxation of procedural rules such as locus standi has also opened the door to misuse. Increasingly, courts are confronted with frivolous petitions, publicity-driven litigation, and cases motivated by political or private interests. These trends have not only burdened the judiciary but have also diluted the true purpose of PIL. This paper critically analyzes the misuse and growing criticisms of PIL in India and suggests measures to regulate its abuse while preserving its original objectives.
Keywords	frivolous, politically motivated ,public interest litigation,locus standi.
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-05

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