Supreme Court warns against PILs used for publicity and personal agendas in sharp crackdown

PILs are being filed for private gain more often

The Supreme Court, in a pointed remark, criticized the rising misuse of Public Interest Litigation. Justice BV Nagarathna said PILs are increasingly being used for private, publicity, financial, and political interests rather than public causes. The court stressed it will only entertain genuinely rooted and real PILs, signaling a tougher stance against agenda-driven petitions.