Which one of the following jurisdictions of the Indian judiciary covers Public Interest Litigation? (1) Original Jurisdiction (2) Appellate Jurisdiction (3) Epistolary Jurisdiction (4) Advisory Jurisdiction
(2) Appellate Jurisdiction Explanation: PIL (Public Interest Litigation) writ petition can be filed in Supreme Court under Article 32 only if a question concerning the enforcement of a fundamental right is involved. Under Article 226, a writ petition can be filed in a High court whether or not a Fundamental Right is involved. Thus, it comes under appellate jurisdiction.