Question

Assertion (A): The concept of "locus standi" is relaxed in PIL cases.
Reason (R): PIL allows any public-spirited person to approach the court on behalf of those who cannot represent themselves.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false, and (R) is true.

Hint:

Remember that locus standi is the right to approach the court. PIL relaxes this concept.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Assertion check.
In PIL, the court allows relaxation of locus standi so that access to justice is widened.

Step 2: Reason check.
PIL enables socially active citizens to represent those who cannot approach the court. This directly explains why locus standi is relaxed.
Conclusion: Both A and R are true, and R explains A.