INTRODUCTION Public Interest Litigation: The term "Public Interest" means the larger interests of the public‚ general welfare and interest of the masses ((Oxford English Dictionary 2nd Edn.) Vol.Xll) and the Word “Litigation” means "a legal action including all proceedings therein‚ initiated in a court of Law with the purpose of enforcing a right or seeking a remedy." Thus‚ the expression `Public Interest Litigation’ means "any litigation conducted for the benefit of public or for removal of some
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Jamileth Powell Career Interest Review Research Paper February 18‚ 2012. Academic Disciplines & Occupations Abstract This paper will clearly define‚ Academic Disciplines‚ Communications‚ Humanities‚ Natural Sciences‚ Psychology‚ Social science‚ and Technology. The paper will identify and list the areas of interest branches and their sub branches to show their inter-relatedness then go on to identify two occupations related to the area of interest. The paper closes with my reflective
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the primary goal of this brief article to differentiate the concepts of self-interest and selfishness: to praise the concept of self-interest as the catalyst of moral action‚ therefore worthy of admiration; and thus to admonish selfishness as the instigator which often leads to immorality and inconsiderate hedonism. Consequently‚ containing these two sentiments from one another in order to redeem the term self-interest and to specify its appropriateness becomes an intellectual
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Interests Groups An Interest Group is basically a group of people or an organization who share a common or like interest and work together to help and promote that set interest by getting the government on board. There are also several different types of interests groups. They vary from public interest groups to Ideological groups. They all are different but can have a similarity in how they do things. Public Interest Groups These types of groups are really made for the public. The members think
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Public Interest Litigation (PIL) PIL in broad terms means litigation filed in a court of law for the protection of “Public Interest” on the wide variety of subjects concerning citizens. The history: Public Interest Litigation popularly known as PIL can be broadly defined as litigation in the interest of that nebulous entity: the public in general. Prior to 1980s‚ only the aggrieved party could personally knock the doors of justice and seek remedy for his grievance and any other person who
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ANALYSIS OF CHINA’S NATIONAL INTERESTS BY DR. YAN XUE-TONG 1 Acknowledgment The English version of Analysis of China’s National Interests is a result of many people’s contribution. Professor Monte Bullard deserves profound thanks. He initiated the translation project when I presented him this book at the Monterey Institute of International Studies in 1998 when he served as the Director of the East Asia Nonproliferation Project there. He raised funds for the translation and did the English
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this essay I will compare and contrast the different legislative agendas of various interest groups involved with the Texas Government. An interest group (also called an advocacy group‚ lobbying group‚ pressure group‚ or special interest) is a collection of members that are determined to encourage or prevent changes in public policy without trying to be elected. The essay will discuss the four kinds of interest groups‚ trade‚ professional‚ single and public‚ as well as provide one detailed example
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In Menno Boldt’s article "Federal Government Policy and he National Interest"‚ he states that‚ "Indian policy provides too limited a framework for understanding the conduct of Indians fairs in Canada‚ and that the conduct of Indian affairs can be understood only as part of a boarder policy making process which impacts on Indians is identified here as the actualization of the "national interest"‚ as a policy paradigm for understanding the conduct of Indian affairs in Canada". So‚ what goals does the
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Tristan cole Scott Wilyman ENG3U-01 2013 DEC 27 Catcher in the Rye Essay “The Catcher in the Rye”‚ written by Jerome David Salinger‚ depicts Holden Caulfeild is a sensitive and alienated sixteen-year-old boy living in a society that he believes is a superficial‚ hypocrisy or ‘phony’. He associates this ‘phoniness’ with everything corresponding to the adult world‚ things ranging from lawyers to sexual intercourse. However
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PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION Public interest litigation (PIL) defined as the use of litigation‚ or legal action‚ which seeks to advance the cause of minority or disadvantaged groups or individuals‚ or which raises issues of broad public concern. PIL represents a departure from traditional judicial proceedings‚ as litigation is not necessarily filed by the aggrieved person. Public interest litigation describes the legal implements which allow individuals‚ groups and communities to challenge
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