Correct option is A
Correct Answer: (A) Public Interest Litigation
Explanation:
→ PIL stands for Public Interest Litigation.
→ It allows citizens to approach courts for protection of public interest.
→ PIL is especially useful for disadvantaged and marginalized groups.
→ It can be filed even by a third party.
→ Hence, the correct answer is Public Interest Litigation.
Information Booster:
→ Introduced in India in the late 1970s.
→ Expanded access to justice.
→ Filed in Supreme Court or High Courts.
→ Often related to environment, human rights and governance.
→ Judges can take suo-motu cognizance.