What do you understand by Public Interest Litigation?

(i) In recent years, the courts have given several judgements and directives
to protect public interest and human rights.
(ii) Anyone can approach the courts, if public interest is hurt by the actions
of the government. This is called Public Interest Litigation.
(iii) The courts intervene to prevent the misuse of the government’s power
to make decisions. They check malpractices on the part of the public
officials.