Can we file PIL anonymously?

Any Indian citizen can file a PIL, the only condition being that it should not be filed with a private interest, but in larger public interest. At times, even the Court can take cognizance of a matter if it is one of utmost public importance, and appoint an advocate to handle the case.

How can I file a petition online in India?

1. Step 1: Visit the Website of Supreme Court of India.
2. Step 2: Click on E-FILING Button.
3. Step 4: Chose User Type Petitioner in Person or AOR Number.
4. Step 5: If you are Petitioner in Person.
5. Step 1: Visit the Website of https://main.sci.gov.in/
6. Step 2: Click on E-FILING Button.
7. Step 3: click on Login Button.

Can petition be filed online?

Lawyers can now file petitions in the Supreme Court online as Chief Justice of India SA Bobde rolled out the e-filing facility on Friday. Litigation can be filed beyond court hours using the new software, which also allows to pay the court fee.

In which circumstances PIL can be rejected?

(a) Reject dubious PIL at the threshold and in appropriate case with exemplary costs. (b) In cases where important project or socio economic regulations are challenged after gross delay, such petitions should be thrown out the very threshold on the ground of latches.

Can I file a case without a lawyer in India?

Section 32 of the Advocate’s Act of India states: “The court may allow any person to appear before it even if he is not an advocate.” One gets right to defend one’s case through the Advocate’s Act of India.

What are the merits of PIL?

ADVANTAGES OF PIL: It empowers weaker section of the society, who cannot afford to move to the court in order to protect the Fundamental Right and basic human right . It is to make justice accessible to the poor and the marginalised.

What is the misuse of PIL?

People have started misusing the PIL to settle a personal vendetta and serve political or business interests. The court has warned that PIL should be treated as a “public interest litigation” and not a “private interest litigation”.

On what grounds PIL can be filed?

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is a petition that can be filed by any member of the public for any matter of public interest, for redress of public wrong or injury.