In the year 2010, the High Court of Delhi passed two significant judgements — Sudama Singh and Others vs. Government of Delhi and Anr., and PK Koul vs. Estate Officer and Anr. and Ors. — upholding the human right to adequate housing, and the right to resettlement and rehabilitation.
Housing and Land Rights Network (HLRN) considers both these judgements to be very important precedents in Indian case law. They hold great relevance in protecting the human right to adequate housing in India as well as internationally. The judgements, therefore, need to be widely disseminated, read, understood, cited and implemented.
With this objective, HLRN has prepared a brief analysis of both judgements, highlighting their main contributions. This is followed by the entire text of both judgements, with an added emphasis on relevant sections. HLRN believes it is essential to publicise these judgements and promote their enforcement in Delhi as well as in other cities across India where forced evictions without due process and adequate rehabilitation, and in violation of human rights, continue to accelerate under the guise of creating ‘slum-free cities,’ and ‘city beautification’ and ‘urban renewal’ measures.
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