Question

Under which provision of the Indian Constitution can a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) be filed directly in the Supreme Court?

• A. Article 21
• B. Article 32
• C. Article 226
• D. Article 14

Hint:

SC → Article 32; HC → Article 226. PILs for fundamental rights reach SC via Article 32.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding PIL jurisdiction.
A PIL filed directly before the Supreme Court must invoke a fundamental right violation.
Step 2: Why Article 32?
Article 32 provides the right to constitutional remedies, empowering the Supreme Court to enforce fundamental rights through writs.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, PILs in the Supreme Court are filed under Article 32.