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The Development and Operation of Public Interest Litigation in India and Recommendations for Vietnam
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Do Xuan Mai
Student at Hanoi Law University, Vietnam
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Bui The Huy
Student at Hanoi Law University, Vietnam
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Vu Duc Duy
Student at Hanoi Law University, Vietnam
Abstract
The article focuses on a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the mechanism Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India, one of the most unique judicial innovations of Common Law in the 20th century. The development and operation of PIL in India is a typical example of the proactive role of the judiciary in addressing social issues and controlling state power. The development and operation of PIL in India is a typical example of the active judicial role in addressing social issues and controlling state power. This article provides an overview of PIL in India, analysing typical legal regulations and judicial practices, while also proposing legal lessons that could inspire the establishment of a similar mechanism in Vietnam to improve the public interest protection system in Vietnam, aiming for a humane, accessible, and effective judiciary.
Keywords
- Public Interest Litigation
- public interest cases
- public benefit
- India
- Vietnam
Type
Research Paper
Information
International Journal of Law Management and Humanities, Volume 9, Issue 1, Page 1661 - 1676
DOI: https://doij.org/10.10000/IJLMH.1111465Creative Commons
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