What are the legal consequences of public interest litigation under Article 226?

Legal Analysis:

This matter involves constitutional rights and remedies available under the Constitution of India, 1950.

• Part III of the Constitution guarantees Fundamental Rights including Right to Equality (Article 14), Right to Freedom (Article 19), Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21)
• Writ jurisdiction under Article 32 (Supreme Court) and Article 226 (High Courts) enables citizens to enforce their fundamental rights
• Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been developed by the Supreme Court to enable access to justice for marginalized sections
• The principle of proportionality and reasonableness governs the exercise of executive and legislative power

Procedure: File a writ petition under Article 226 before the appropriate High Court or under Article 32 before the Supreme Court. No limitation period applies for enforcement of fundamental rights.

Recent Update: The law in this area has been recently amended. Make sure your advocate is updated on the latest changes to avoid procedural delays.