Consider the following in context of Public Interest Litigation in India 1 Article 31...........

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Consider the following in context of Public Interest Litigation in India.

1. Article 31 of the Indian constitution contains a tool which directly joins the public with judiciary.

2. A PIL cannot be introduced in a court of law by the court itself (suo motu)

3. Any member of public can file PIL on behalf of other people

Which of the statements mentioned above is/are correct?

Only 1

Only 3

Both 2 & 3

All of the above

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Explanation:

1st statement is incorrect because Article 31 is deleted from constitution of India. Earlier Article 31 states that Right to Property. It is Article 32 which contains a tool which directly joins the public with judiciary.

2nd statement is incorrect because a PIL may be introduced in a court of law by the court itself (suo motu), rather than the aggrieved party or another third party.