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Can A Letter Explaining Certain Facts to Chief Justice Be Treated As A Public Interest Litigation
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  1. In early 90's there have been instances, where judges have treated a post card containing facts, as a PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION some of them are:
  2. Letter alleging the illegal limestone quarrying which devastated the fragile environment in the Himalayan foothills around Mussoorie, was treated as a PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION
  3. A journalist complained to the Supreme Court in a letter, that the national coastline was being sullied by unplanned development which violated the central government directive was treated as a PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION
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In the past, many people have tried to misuse the privilege of PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION and thus now the court generally require a detailed narration of facts and complaint, & then decide whether to issue notice and call the opposite party.
  1. However as there is no statute laying down rules and regulations for a PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION Still the court can treat a letter as a PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION
    1. However the letter should bring the true & clear facts, and if the matter is really an urgent one, the court can treat it is a PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION
    2. But still it depends upon facts and circumstances, and court has the entire discretion.
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Introduction
When Can A Public Interest Litigation Be Filed?
Who Can File A Public Interest Litigation?
Against Whom A Public Interest Litigation Can Be Filed?
Procedure to File A Public Interest Litigation
Can A Letter Explaining Certain Facts to Chief Justice Be Treated As A Public Interest Litigation
Reliefs Available By Public Interest Litigation
Can A Writ Petition Be Treated As A Public Interest Litigation?
Public Interest Litigation in High Court or Supreme Court
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