Which mechanism was devised by Supreme court to increase the access to justice by commonpeople? (1)

The Supreme Court of India has devised several mechanisms to increase access to justice for common people. One of the most significant mechanisms is the introduction of Public Interest Litigation (PIL).

Here are the steps explaining the mechanism:

1. Introduction of Public Interest Litigation (PIL): The Supreme Court, in the late 1970s and 1980s, relaxed the traditional rule of locus standi. This means that any public-spirited citizen can approach the court for enforcing constitutional or legal rights of persons who are poor, ignorant, or in socially or economically disadvantaged positions. This is known as Public Interest Litigation.

2. Filing a PIL: A PIL can be filed in the Supreme Court or High Court. It can be filed by any public-spirited citizen or a non-governmental organization (NGO) on behalf of the aggrieved party. The court, if it finds merit in the PIL, can issue notices to the opposite party.

3. Hearing and Judgement: The court hears the case, and if it finds that the rights of the aggrieved party have been violated, it can issue necessary orders or directions for the enforcement of such rights.

4. Implementation: The court's orders or directions are then implemented by the concerned authorities.

This mechanism of PIL has greatly increased the access of justice to common people, especially those belonging to the marginalized sections of society.