Understanding Public Interest Petitions in Legal Context

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In which situation may the Court need to initiate suo motu proceedings in the larger public interest?

When the petition is sent by post

When a case requires immediate redressal (correct)

When a prisoner files a petition

When a food inspector requests it

Who is responsible for scrutinizing a PIL petition based on a letter before it is entertained?

The Chief Justice

A Hon-ble Judge (correct)

A Food Safety Officer

A prisoner

When can a registered PIL petition be allowed to be withdrawn?

Upon receipt of a letter from a petitioner

Without any restrictions

After clearance by the PIL Cell

With permission of the Court (correct)

What kind of petitions may require immediate redressal to prevent greater injustice according to the text?

Petitions causing greater injustice to rights of people Signup and view all the answers

Who must furnish required particulars in PIL petitions received through post as per the rules mentioned?

The concerned party Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the PIL Cell in the process of registering a PIL petition?

To decide whether to entertain a petition based on a letter Signup and view all the answers

What type of PIL petitions can the Court entertain without the need for a reference to the petitioner's interest in the litigation?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a PIL petition be withdrawn without the permission of the Court?

There are no circumstances where it can be withdrawn without permission Signup and view all the answers

In what exceptional situation can the Court direct a concerned party to furnish additional particulars in a PIL petition?

When there are sufficient reasons and it is entertained through post Signup and view all the answers

Which type of PIL petition might warrant adjudication in larger public interest based on the nature of the complaint?

One involving a cause requiring suo motu proceedings by the Court Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of PIL petitions that are not allowed to be withdrawn without Court permission?

They call for immediate redressal and may cause greater injustice if not entertained Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition may a PIL petition be entertained by the Court without considering the petitioner's interest?

If it concerns a cause necessitating suo motu proceedings for public interest Signup and view all the answers

What must the petitioner state in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition?

Grounds for the petition with specific mention of violations Signup and view all the answers

In what circumstances can a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition be entertained by the Court?

In cases involving violations of human rights or habeas corpus Signup and view all the answers

What type of cases will the Bench prioritize in hearing Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petitions?

Cases involving larger public interest or urgent matters Signup and view all the answers

What should be the nature of urgency involved when mentioning grounds for interim relief in a PIL petition?

The urgency must be specific and clearly stated Signup and view all the answers

What actions are directed towards food inspectors under Section 2011 of JK-190 J&K Statutes?

Payment to a specific legal authority Signup and view all the answers

What kind of matters may be heard on a priority basis under Section 191 of JK-190 J&K Statutes?

Matters involving larger public interest or urgent issues Signup and view all the answers

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