Locus Standi - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   ‘Locus Standi’, a term heard often related judiciary, means

a. Interest and relevance of a person in a case
b. A person filing a case
c. A person appointed by court for guiding the person filing the case
d. Friend of court
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Interest and relevance of a person in a case

Explanation:

  • In law, standing or locus standi is the term for the ability of a party to demonstrate to the court sufficient connection to and harm from the law or action challenged to support that party's participation in the case.
  • The court generally asks people their locus standi, which means what is your interest or role In filing this case or raising the issue at hand.
  • Locus standi means a person who approached the court should show himself that he suffered a legal injury.
  • Mere interest is generally not sufficient to file the writ. The person should have more interest than that of an ordinary member.

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