Delhi High Court Upholds Eviction of Slum Residents Near Prime Minister's Residence
Delhi HC refuses to interfere with eviction of residents of slums near PM residence
Hindustan Times
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The Delhi High Court has upheld the eviction of residents from three slum clusters near the Prime Minister's official residence, citing national security concerns. Residents must vacate within 15 days, with alternative housing provided in Savda Ghevra, despite objections regarding distance and impact on livelihoods.
- 01Delhi High Court refused to intervene in the eviction of slum residents near the Prime Minister's residence.
- 02Eviction affects residents of Bhai Ram Camp, DID Camp, and Masjid Camp, who must vacate within 15 days.
- 03The Centre cited national security and proximity to an Air Force Station as reasons for the eviction.
- 04Alternative accommodation has been arranged in Savda Ghevra, but residents expressed concerns about distance affecting livelihoods.
- 05The court emphasized compliance with rehabilitation protocols to ensure residents' rights are protected.
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The Delhi High Court has ruled against interfering with the eviction of residents from three slum clusters—Bhai Ram Camp, DID Camp, and Masjid Camp—located near Lok Kalyan Marg, adjacent to the Prime Minister's official residence. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav ordered the residents to vacate within 15 days, noting that eviction notices were first issued in October 2025. The Central government argued that these slum clusters are situated in a protected zone next to an operational Air Force Station, necessitating the removal of unauthorized constructions for national security reasons. The court stated that in-situ rehabilitation was not feasible due to the lack of alternative accommodation nearby, and plans were made to relocate 717 residents to Savda Ghevra. The court affirmed that the eviction and subsequent rehabilitation do not violate the residents' fundamental rights, provided that the relevant policies are followed to secure their needs for education, travel, and sanitation. While some residents have accepted alternative housing, concerns remain regarding the distance from their original homes and the potential impact on their livelihoods and children's education.
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The eviction and relocation will significantly affect the livelihoods and daily lives of the displaced residents, particularly concerning access to education and employment.
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