Indian Polity · Polity Science
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India?
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- 1PIL is a relaxation of the traditional rule of locus standi.
- 2The Supreme Court can directly take cognizance of a matter based on a newspaper report as a PIL only if the report is verified by the government.✓
- 3PIL aims to provide justice to the marginalized sections of society.
- 4PIL can be filed by any citizen.
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The Supreme Court can directly take cognizance of a matter based on a newspaper report as a PIL only if the report is verified by the government.
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