Hussainara Khatoon v. State of Bihar
(1980) 1 SCC 81 · Supreme Court of India
A letter petition on undertrial prisoners was entertained as PIL to enforce Article 21.
Unit IV · Human Rights Law
PIL, locus standi and continuing mandamus
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution of India | 32 | Remedies for enforcement of fundamental rights |
| Constitution of India | 226 | High Court writs |
| Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | 133 | Public nuisances (compare public-interest civil process) |
Landmark cases
People's Union for Civil Liberties v. Union of India
(1997) 1 SCC 301 · Supreme Court of India
Civil-liberties organisations have standing to challenge secret surveillance affecting the public.