GK Question

polity hard true_false

Under traditional rule, only the person whose Fundamental Right is violated can file a writ petition under Article 32.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

Traditional rule required personal injury (locus standi). However, Supreme Court relaxed this through Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in S.P. Gupta case (1981): Any public-spirited person can file petition for enforcement of rights of disadvantaged groups who cannot approach court themselves. Democratized access to justice while preventing frivolous litigation through judicial safeguards.

Topic Writs - Locus Standi
Exam Relevance PIL evolution question critical for UPSC Mains and advanced SSC exams