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The doctrine of locus standi governs who is authorised to invoke jurisdictions for the enforcement of legal right and constitutional rights. Traditionally, only an aggrieved person whose fundamental rights have been violated can approach the court to seek justice. This rule of exclusion seems not to protect the rights of the poor, marginalised, and disadvantaged sections of society. With the liberalization of locus standi, it transformed into a rule of inclusion.
This research paper analyses the historical evolution of locus standi in India, moving away from a narrow rule toward inclusion to address systemic social grievances. It evaluates the role of judicial creativity, legal theory, and judicial reach, as well as democratic accountability.
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Locus standi, inclusion, access to justice, Indian constitution, public interest litigation.
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""FROM THE RULE OF EXCLUSION TO TOOL OF INCLUSION: LIBERALISATION OF LOCUS STANDI"", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.11, Issue 2, page no.a428-a436, February-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2602058.pdf
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