Delhi HC Orders Eviction of Slum Near PM Residence
· India · Indian Express, LiveMint, Zee News
The Delhi High Court has granted 700 families living in a slum near the Prime Minister’s residence six weeks to vacate their current location and relocate to Savda Ghevra. The court has appointed a committee, headed by former district judge Man Mohan Sharma, to monitor the rehabilitation process and ensure promised amenities are provided. The government argued the eviction is necessary for national security, citing the slum's proximity to military installations and the current global security climate. Residents have expressed concerns that the relocation to Savda Ghevra, located 45 kilometres away, will negatively impact their livelihoods and access to basic services.
Why it matters
The court's decision balances national security requirements with the rehabilitation rights of hundreds of families who face significant disruption to their livelihoods.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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