Benefits of Filing the PIL
- It is proven as an essential tool for the people to reach the court without involving in long procedures. People can fight for their rights and seek justice.
- It democratizes access to court for every citizen of the country. Any individual or organization can file a petition on the behalf of those who are unable to reach the court themselves.
- The cases can file without any heavy fees, which makes it easy and accessible for general citizens.
- Due to the easy procedures, people filed petitions addressing many social issues, which, many social issues were addressed by the court and made laws to resolve the problems. Which ultimately helped in the development of society.
Access To the Courts
“Law should be equal for everyone”, taking this thought into consideration, the constituent assembly created the kind of judiciary system, that can avail justice for everyone equally. The constitution of India provides a common law system in India. Where everyone is equal in the eyes of the court and laws are equal to everyone. However, there are certain rules and procedures that needed to be followed in court in order to get justice.
Undoubtedly, the law is equal for all and people have equal access to court, but in reality, the majority of people find it difficult to reach the court. Especially the lower class of society, who are relatively poor and less educated. They don’t have enough money and time, nor they are educated enough to understand the laws and procedures. The constitution of India provides equal laws and protection to the people of India and does not discriminate against people on the basis of caste, sex, religion, or race. People are provided with fundamental rights by the constitution, which is enforced by law, and if it is violated or denied by any state authority, can be sued in court. This shows that all citizens of India have equal access to the court. But sadly, the majority of people don’t approach the court due to a lack of knowledge and proper education. They are not much aware of laws and policies provided by the government.