नर्मदा बचाओ आंदोलन बनाम मध्य प्रदेश राज्य (PIL)
AIR 2011 SC 1989, (2011) 7 SCC 639 — Supreme Court of India
Rules relating to maintainability of PIL explained — PIL must not be used for personal gain or as a publicity tool. Courts must scrutinize bona fides of PIL petitioners.
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(1986) 3 SCC 632 — Supreme Court of India
Children cannot be kept in jails. Directions issued for establishment of juvenile courts, children's homes, and appointment of duty counsel for children in conflict with law.
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(1984) 3 SCC 161 — Supreme Court of India
PIL can be initiated by any public-spirited person. Court need not follow adversarial procedure in PIL. Bonded labour system violates Articles 21 and 23.
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AIR 1982 SC 149 — Supreme Court of India (7-Judge Bench)
Any member of the public can file PIL for enforcement of fundamental rights. Concept of locus standi broadened. Judicial independence and appointment process examined.
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