Can a Letter Explaining Certain Facts to the Chief Justice be treated as a PIL?
In early ig9o’s have there been instances, where judges have treated a post card containing facts, as a Public Interest Litigation For example a letter alleging the illegal limestone quarrying which devastated the fragile environment in the Himalayan foothills around Mussoorie, was treated as a PIL. Present Scenario: In the past, many people have tried to misuse the privilege of Pill’s and thus now the Court generally requires a detailed narration of facts and complaint, & then decides whether to issue notice and call the opposite party. However, as there is no statute laying down rules and regulations for a PIL; the Court can treat a letter as a Public Interest Litigation, The letter should bring the true & clear facts, and if the matter is really an urgent one, the court can treat it is a PIL But still it depends upon facts and circumstances, and court has the entire discretion. Strategies for PIL: The allegations against state and private party should be backed by reliable evidence,
