Question

PIL is criticized on the ground of

• A. Private motive
• B. Political ends
• C. Tremendous increase in the litigation
• D. All of the above

Hint:

Though PIL is a powerful tool for justice, it is often criticized for misuse and overburdening the judiciary.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding PIL.
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) allows citizens to approach courts for enforcement of rights in public interest.

Step 2: Criticisms.
- Sometimes used for private motives under the guise of public interest.
- Misused for political purposes.
- Leads to excessive increase in litigation burdening courts.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, PIL is criticized on all these grounds. Correct answer is (D).