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                                                                                                                        Why do you think the introduction of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the 1980s is a significant step in ensuring access to justice for

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In India, access to the court is very difficult for poor people because legal procedures require a lot of money, paper work, as well as a lot of time. So, in 1980s, Public Interest Litigation system was introduced. It allowed any individual or Organisation to file a PIL in the High Court or Supreme Court on behalf of those poor people whose rights were being violated. By this, the legal process was greatly simplified. So, it is a significant step in ensuring access to justice for all.