SC UPHOLDS RIGHT TO SHELTER AMIDST RAILWAY DEVELOPMENT
Why in the news?
- The Supreme Court emphasized the need for balance between railway infrastructure development in Haldwani and the right to shelter for nearly 50,000 residents accused of illegally occupying railway land.
- Justice Surya Kant highlighted that while the court must consider these families’ rights, it should not encourage future encroachments.
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Court’s Observations
- The SC cannot be indifferent to the fate of the families living on the disputed land.
- The court’s orders should not be seen as a green light for future illegal occupations.
About the case:
- The hearing was in response to a Railways application to modify a 2023 Supreme Court order that stayed a directive to evict the families within a week.
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