Q.Explain the following term/concept.
Janhit Yachika

Janhit Yachika, or Public Interest Litigation, allows any concerned person to approach the court on behalf of the public or a group of consumers whose rights are being violated.

Meaning: 'Janhit Yachika' literally means a petition filed in the public interest. It is a form of Public Interest Litigation (PIL). Normally only an affected person can go to court, but under PIL, any socially conscious individual, group or NGO can file a case in the High Court or Supreme Court on behalf of a large number of consumers or the public who may not be able to fight for themselves.

Importance for consumer protection:

• It gives voice to weak or unaware consumers who cannot individually approach courts.
• It helps stop unfair practices such as adulteration, pollution and false advertising that harm the public at large. …