Which of the following cases fall under matters of a private nature?

(A) Admission to medical or engineering colleges

(B) Landlord–tenant disputes

(C) Matters related to food adulteration

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Only B
Explanation:
· Matters of a private nature (Civil matters) refer to disputes between individuals where the state is not a direct party or the issue does not affect the public at large.
· Landlord–tenant disputes (B) are classic examples of private/civil disputes involving contractual obligations between two private parties.
· Admission to medical/engineering colleges (A) and Food adulteration (C) are considered matters of public interest or public nature because they involve administrative transparency, merit-based systems, and public health safety regulated by the state.
Information Booster:
· Public Interest Litigation (PIL) can be filed for matters like food adulteration or environmental pollution, but generally not for private landlord-tenant disputes.
· Matters of public nature often involve the violation of fundamental rights or statutory duties by the State.