Amicus Curiae is a Latin term for "friend of the court." It refers to a person or group, not a party to an action, who is permitted by the court to submit a brief or argument on a point of law or fact. The role is to assist the court by offering information, expertise, or insight relevant to the issues in the case. Option C accurately describes this role as a neutral lawyer appointed by the court for assistance, especially in complex cases or those requiring specific expertise.
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Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2024 · Topic: The Supreme Court (Judicial Activism and Public Interest Litigation (PIL))
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Answer: C. A neutral lawyer appointed by the court to assist it in cases which require specific expertise.
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- Which of the following statements is/are regarding Public Interest Litigation?
- Which of the following cases/areas will not be entertained as Public Interest Litigation (PIL)? 1. Landlord-Tenant Matters 2. Service Matter and those pertaining to pension and gratuity of an Individual 3. Complaints against central/state government departments and local bodies 4. Petition for early hearing of cases pending in High Courts and Subordinate courts
- As per the popular opinion which of the following statements reflect the Judicial Activism? 1. Expansion of the judicial review over the administration 2. Indiscriminate exercise of contempt power 3. Expansion of rights of hearing in the administrative process
- Consider the following statements: Justice Deepak Mishra helped in the origin of Public Interest Litigation. Justice Ranjan Gogoi joined Rajya Sabha after retirement from Supreme Court. Justice P.N. Bhagwati introduced PIL. Justice V.K. Krishna Iyer resigned before time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- The situations that leads to ‘Judicial Activism' are : (a) When the legislatures fails to discharge its responsibilities. (b) In case of hung legislature where the government is very weak and instable. (c) When the government fail to protect the basic rights of the citizens. (d) When the party in power misuses the courts of law for ulterior motives.
- In which country the concept of Public Interest Litigation was originated ?
- Consider the following statements with regard to Public interest litigation. 1. In essence, a third party can bring before the court issues in the public interest. 2. The Supreme Court may action the receipt of a letter or post card from a citizen requesting protection of his fundamental rights 3. It is also known as social action litigation 4. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer and T.N. Bhagawathi were its proponents
- Where the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) can be filed ?