This is a text-book on Public Interest Litigation. It covers Public Interest Lawyering, Legal Aid and Para Legal Services (PIL). It can be useful for BSL / LL.B / LL.M Law students as well as practicing lawyers.

Contents:

Part I:

1. Introduction
2. Interpretation of Statutes
3. Locus Standi
4. Judicial Activism
5. Fundamental Rights to trade & Business
6. Violation of Fundamental Rights
7. Compensation for Breach of Fundamental Rights
8. Committee for Protection of Democratic rights
9. Human Rights
10. Custodial Violece
11. Prisoners Right
12. Women & children
13. Mercy Killing
14. Socio Economic Welfare
15. Honour Killing
16. Contempt of Courts
17. Judicial Review of Administrative Functioning
18. Media (including Communication Media)
19. Election
20. Accidents (Motor Vehicles & Railways)
21. Construction
22. Education
23. Service Law
24. Environmental Law
25. Public Nuisances
26. Lawyering (Constructive & Adverse)
27. Miscellaneous

• Legal Aid & Lok Adalat

• Para Legal Services