What term is used for the jurisdiction under which any public-spirited individual or organization can approach the court on behalf of those whose rights are violated?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Public Interest Litigation allows any conscientious citizen or group to approach courts for protecting the legal rights of marginalized individuals unable to access justice directly. Original jurisdiction covers disputes between the Centre and states handled directly by apex courts. PIL has significantly expanded judicial activism and access to justice in India since the early 1980s.