The introduction of 'Public Interest Litigation' (PIL) in India by Justice P.N. Bhagwati fundamentally altered which of the following traditional legal principles?

Explanation

Justice P.N. Bhagwati is recognized as the father of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India. PIL modified the traditional rule of 'Locus Standi', which dictated that only the person whose rights are directly violated could approach the court. Under PIL, any public-spirited citizen or group can approach the court on behalf of marginalized or disadvantaged individuals.