Indian Economy·Key Judgments

Urban Settlements — Key Judgments

Updated 7 Mar 2026

Key Judgments

Olga Tellis & Ors. vs. Bombay Municipal Corporation & Ors.

1985

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India recognized the 'right to livelihood' as an integral part of the 'right to life' under Article 21 of the Constitution. It held…