In a case related to pollution control, SC ordered removal of 48000 slum dwellings around rail tracks. This was after court noted Railway& #39;s failure in solid waste management. While ordering removal of solid garbage, court also ordered slum removal. https://www.livelaw.in/top-stories/sc-orders-removal-of-48000-slum-dwellings-around-delhi-rail-tracks-in-3-months-stops-courts-from-granting-stay-162324#.X1Bo8-vQUDg.twitter">https://www.livelaw.in/top-stori...

@anujbhuwania in his book "Courting the People" shows how Courts& #39; concerns with urban cleanliness ends up affecting the basic rights of people in the lower strata, without necessarily following due process. This case is another example.

The startling aspect of this order passed by J Arun Mishra 2 days before his retirement is that it does not contain any directions for slum dwellers& #39; rehabilitation.

The Delhi HC last year had ruled that eviction of slum dwellers without ensuring their rehabilitation is illegal

Forced, Unannounced Eviction Of Slum Dwellers Contrary To Law: Delhi HC [Read Judgment] https://www.livelaw.in/news-updates/unannounced-eviction-of-slum-dwellers-143668">https://www.livelaw.in/news-upda...

But since the SC has also stopped courts from granting stay against eviction, slum dwellers& #39; near Delhi tracks may find it tough to secure immediate relief pointing out the lack of rehabilitation measures as mandated by the Delhi HC.