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When can a registered PIL petition be allowed to be withdrawn?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

<p>Petitions causing greater injustice to rights of people (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The concerned party (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To decide whether to entertain a petition based on a letter (A)</p> 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?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a PIL petition be withdrawn without the permission of the Court?

<p>There are no circumstances where it can be withdrawn without permission (A)</p> 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?

<p>When there are sufficient reasons and it is entertained through post (B)</p> 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?

<p>One involving a cause requiring suo motu proceedings by the Court (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of PIL petitions that are not allowed to be withdrawn without Court permission?

<p>They call for immediate redressal and may cause greater injustice if not entertained (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>If it concerns a cause necessitating suo motu proceedings for public interest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Grounds for the petition with specific mention of violations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>In cases involving violations of human rights or habeas corpus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cases involving larger public interest or urgent matters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The urgency must be specific and clearly stated (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Payment to a specific legal authority (C)</p> 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?

<p>Matters involving larger public interest or urgent issues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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