CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Chief Justice of India , Shri Justice Ranjan Gogoi released the book “Law, Justice and Judicial Power – Justice PN Bhagwati’s Approach” at a function held in New Delhi and presented the first copy of the book to President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind.

Detailed explanation-2: -It was introduced in the early 1980s. Justice V R Krishna Iyer and Justice P N Bhagwati were the pioneers of the concept of PIL. PIL had begun in India towards the end of the 1970s and came into full bloom in the 1980s.

Detailed explanation-3: -Justice P.N. Bhagwati is one of the most distinguished jurists of India since the independence of that country. He presided over the Supreme Court of India as its Chief Justice until his retirement. Under his leadership the Indian Supreme Court has developed comprehensive human rights jurisprudence for India .

Detailed explanation-4: -Prafullachandra Natwarlal Bhagwati (21 December 1921 – 15 June 2017) was the 17th Chief Justice of India, serving from 12 July 1985 until his retirement on 20 December 1986. He introduced the concepts of public interest litigation and absolute liability in India, and for this reason is held, along with Justice V. R.