Explaining the philosophy underlying PIL the Court ruled that where a person or class of persons to whom legal injury is caused by reason of violation of a fundamental right is unable to approach the court of judicial redress on account of poverty or disability or socially or economically disadvantaged position, any member of the public acting bona fide can move the court for relief under Article 32 and a fortiorari also under Article 226, so that the fundamental rights may be meaningful not only for the rich but also for the deprived people who by reason of lack of awareness, assertiveness and resources are unable to seek judicial redress.
(1984) 3 SCC 161
Art 226, Art 32, Constitution, Fundamental Rights
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