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Q · Lok Adalat and Public Interest LitigationMedium · 45s
In which of the following cases was PIL first entertained in India?
TopicLok Adalat and Public Interest Litigation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Hussainara Khatoon v. State of Bihar (1979) was among the first cases where PIL was admitted, addressing undertrial prisoners.
Final Answer: Option B — Hussainara Khatoon Case