PIL

Guest (Querist) 26 April 2009 This query is : Resolved
whether news paper cuttings can be attached as annexture with a PIL petition?
Can news paper cuttings can be relied as evidence in a PIL?

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A V Vishal (Expert) 26 April 2009
In my opinion whatever evidence is produced to substanstiate the claim has to be proved, mere allegation based on newspaper clipping is not addmissible

Yash (Expert) 26 April 2009
SC has itself held clearly that newspaper, even original is not even ADMISSIBLE in evidence.

However, this ratio more relates to and applies in a regular trial of suit, etc. So far as PIL are concerned, it is not so. In fact, upon newspaper reports, SC or any HC can suo motu take action and issue appropriate writ, direction or order.

Tribhuwan Pandey (Expert) 26 April 2009
News papers are the best evidence of public grievances so it is admissible (even admitted by the court) as an annexure in PIL matters.

Guest (Querist) 26 April 2009
thanks to all

Kiran Kumar (Expert) 27 April 2009
newspaper cuttings may be annexed but are not substantial peice of evidence, newspaper cuttings are not admissible in evidence.

nowadays the courts have gone quite strict on PILs, make sure there is genuine public interest and nothing frivolous.