Centre Urges Supreme Court to Re-evaluate or Remove PIL Jurisdiction

The Central Government on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to reconsider the framework of Public Interest Litigation (PIL), suggesting the jurisdiction has outlived its original purpose.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that the "access deficit" which once justified PILs has been substantially addressed through legal aid mechanisms and e-filing.

He noted that many current PILs are motivated by hidden agendas. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant responded that the Court is already extremely cautious, applying strict parameters before entertaining such pleas.

The Bench observed that the judicial system has evolved significantly over the last two decades to filter out unsubstantiated litigation.