Citizens cannot claim right to directly petition Parliament to discuss important issues: Supreme Court

The Court observed that the relief sought fell exclusively within the domain of Parliament and state legislatures, and such directions could not be passed in a PIL.
Justice PS Narasimha, CJI DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala
Justice PS Narasimha, CJI DY Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a declaration that citizens have a fundamental right to directly petition Parliament and invite deliberation on important issues of public interest [Karan Garg v. Union of India].

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