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Legal Studies Question on Public Interest Litigation

Who among the following is considered as the father of PIL in India?

A

Justice S.R. Das

B

Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer

C

Justice P.N. Bhagwati

D

Justice H.R. Khanna

Answer

Justice P.N. Bhagwati

Explanation

Solution

In Ram Jawaya Kapoor v State of Punjab, the Supreme Court held that the principles of natural justice apply to both judicial and administrative functions.