The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in
- Athe United Kingdom
- BAustralia
- Cthe United StatesCorrect
- DCanada
Explanation
The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in the United States in the mid 1960s. It was designed to provide legal representation to previously unrepresented groups and interests such as the poor, racial minorities, and environmentalists. In India, this concept was introduced in the late 1970s and early 1980s by the initiative of judges like Justice P.N. Bhagwati and Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer. It allows any member of the public to file a petition in court for the protection of public interest or the enforcement of rights for those unable to approach the court themselves.
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