What would be costs of a pil in high court and procedure to file a pil
Naresh emulakonda
(Querist) 01 June 2015
This query is : Resolved
Can anyone let me know about the costs of a PIL in a High Court.
Also I would like to know the detailed procedure of filing a PIL and is it mandatory to engage a lawyer for filing a PIL or can it be done by on my own?
R.K Nanda
(Expert) 01 June 2015
1.costs differ among lawyers.
2.u can file PIL at ur own if ur well versed in laws.
3.take help of lawyer for its procedure.
R.K Nanda
(Expert) 01 June 2015
ur welcome on LCI.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 02 June 2015
Yes the fee for filing PIL will depend on the lawyer whom you may choose. Agreed with expert Mr. Nanda's opinion.
malipeddi jaggarao
(Expert) 05 June 2015
A Public Interest Litigation is different from ordinary litigation. It is not filed by a private person against another for enforcement of a personal right. The PIL is a device to protect the fundamental rights of the citizens who are in disadvantaged position, ignorant and poor and can not afford to meet the expenses of litigation. It is for the enforcement of basic human rights of weaker sections and whose fundamental & constitutional rights have been infringed by the wrongful act or omission of the State or Public Authority. The most important factor for filing PIL is presence of “Public Interest”. It must not be frivolous litigation by persons having vested interests. A PIL can be filed by any citizen if he is a member of the public acting bona fide and having sufficient interest in instituting an action for redress of public wrong or public injury; he is not a mere busy body who interferes in other people’s affairs, especially for selfish reasons, his action is not motivated by personal gain or any other oblique (indirect) consideration.
Cost differs basing on the Advocate you choose for this purpose. If you are well versed with court procedures, you can appear as party in person and file the PIL on your own without going to an advocate.
