Chief Justice Andrew Nyirenda SC and Honourable Justice Edward Twea SC—were not parties to the judicial review application. Instead, the action was commenced by third parties (the Human Rights Defenders Coalition, the Association of Magistrates, and the Malawi Law Society) claiming a public interest in the issue. 38. The Supreme Court made a pertinent observation that while public interest litigation serves a vital role in holding government accountable, it must not be allowed to degenerate into a free-for-all where any entity can litigate on behalf of individuals who are fully capable of asserting their own rights. The doctrine of locus standi exists to ensure that only those with a direct and substantial interest in a matter can invoke the Court’s jurisdiction. 39. In the present matter, domestic workers, like the 1st Claimant, can sue in their own right. We are of the opinion that the 2nd Claimant has failed to demonstrate that it has suffered any injury that must be addressed legally and so we find that the 2nd Claimant lacks standing. Page 16 of 45