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Locus Standi
The legal right of a party to bring a matter before a court.
Detailed Meaning
Locus standi refers to a party's legal standing to approach a court — whether they have a sufficient personal interest or right affected by the matter to justify their bringing the proceeding. Courts have relaxed strict locus standi requirements considerably in Public Interest Litigation.
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