The Delhi High Court has ruled that over 350 residents of three slum clusters near the Prime Minister's residence must vacate their homes within 15 days. The court, led by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, determined that national security concerns justified the eviction, as the slum clusters are located near a sensitive area adjacent to an operational Air Force Station. While acknowledging that the residents' rights to shelter and livelihood under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution are significant, the court stated that relocation to alternative accommodation would not violate these rights if their interests are adequately safeguarded according to the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) Policy. The residents contested the decision, claiming that the relocation would adversely affect their livelihoods and education, as many had lived in the camps for generations. The government defended the eviction, citing the need for public safety in light of global security threats. Additionally, it was noted that the government would cover the ₹1.12 lakh beneficiary contribution typically required for rehabilitation, allowing families three months to pay maintenance charges at the new site.