Public Interest Lawyering (PIL): Questions for Journal (Total marks: 30)
Note: Submission deadline for Journal is 23rd October 2024.
A. Write answers on ANY FOUR of the following question: {20 Marks}
1. Define Public Interest Litigation. Explain how it differs from traditional litigation. (5
marks)
2. Discuss the role of the judiciary in promoting social justice through Public Interest
Litigation in India. (5 marks)
3. What are the main objectives of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987? (5 marks)
4. Explain the composition and functions of the National Legal Services Authority
(NALSA). (5 marks)
5. Who is entitled to legal aid under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987? Provide
relevant examples. (5 marks)
6. Discuss the significance of free legal aid in promoting access to justice in India. (5
marks)
7. What is the importance of para-legal training in empowering communities to access
justice? (5 marks)
B. Write case comment on ANY ONE of the following: {10 marks}
1. ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla
2. Vishakha v. State of Rajasthan
3. Bandhua Mukti Morcha v. Union of India
4. Mumbai Kamgar Sabha v. Abdul Thai
5. Hussainara Khatoon v. State of Bihar
