Slum Rehabilitation Programs — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation

1985

This landmark judgment established that the right to life under Article 21 includes the right to livelihood, and pavement dwellers cannot be evicted without following due process…

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation v. Nawab Khan Gulab Khan

1997

This judgment reinforced the principles established in Olga Tellis and emphasized that eviction of slum dwellers must be accompanied by provision of alternative accommodation. The…

Sudama Singh v. Government of Delhi

2010

This Delhi High Court judgment addressed the rights of jhuggi dwellers and emphasized the state's obligation to provide adequate rehabilitation. The court criticized arbitrary…

Chameli Singh v. State of Uttar Pradesh

1996

Though not specifically about slums, this judgment established that the right to shelter is a fundamental right under Article 21. The court held that shelter includes adequate…