The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in _______________.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. USA.
The concept of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) emerged in the United States during the 1960s, with the term first coined by American legal scholar Abraham Chayes. PIL refers to legal actions taken to safeguard the public interest, especially for underrepresented groups such as the poor, racial and ethnic minorities, and environmental advocates. It is used to address concerns like pollution, terrorism, road safety, and construction hazards. In India, the first significant PIL case was Hussainara Khatoona Vs. State of Bihar in 1979, which highlighted the dire conditions of prisons and under-trial prisoners.