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Which landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India expanded the access to justice by introducing Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and relaxing the rigid rule of 'locus standi'?
A. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
B. Hussainara Khatoon v. State of Bihar
C. SP Gupta v. Union of India✓ Correct Answer
D. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
💡 Solution & Explanation
In S.P. Gupta versus Union of India, the Supreme Court relaxed the strict locus standi rule, enabling Public Interest Litigation to safeguard the rights of marginalized groups. Cases like Maneka Gandhi addressed personal liberty under Article 21, whereas Kesavananda Bharati propounded the basic structure doctrine.
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