Can minor file a public interest litigation

Dear Tanaya, There is no prohibition provided you satisfy that you have amply prepared for the same and know the consequences it is going to follow.  Hope this clarifies.

Best regards

Daksh

Dear Tanaya, There is no prohibition provided you satisfy that you have amply prepared for the same and know the consequences it is going to follow.  Hope this clarifies.

Best regards

Daksh

case by minor can be filed by gaurdian on his bahalf who can file such cases only if the case matter benefits the minor.  He cannot misuse his guardianship to use minor for PIL.  Rather should file PIL himself.

for further advise come with facts of the case.

hello,

litigation on behalf of minor can be filed only for the interest of the minor.

PIL can be filed on the subject in which the applicant is not personally interested.

So petition on behalf of minor cannot be filed.  It will be mere misuse of the name of minor for none opf his benefit.

In case the minor is really affected by any wrong then a proper suit can be filed in appropriate court.

PIL is maintainable even by a minor.. In a PIL the issue of locus is diluted and therefore a minor or no minor not an issue at all.

question is - why should a minor file a PIL.. If the minor is so affected due to some public authority duty bound to perform a public duty - has failed or deliberately abdicates his duty then yes a PIL can be filed..

I doubt if a minor is sensible enough to understand the nuances so well.. Unless the minor is used by some person or group in the background.. Which will be an issue in Writ Courts.. And relief may - May not be denied.

Depends from the facts of the case.

Thanks,

i agree with Sudhir sir's view. PIL can not be for issues in which any self interest lies. Minor may file PIL through adult kin on public issue.

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