Urban Livelihood Programs — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation

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. The…

Sodan Singh v. New Delhi Municipal Committee

1989

Following Olga Tellis, this case specifically addressed the rights of street vendors. The Supreme Court affirmed that street vending, being a traditional occupation, is a…

Maharashtra Ekta Hawkers Union v. Municipal Corporation, Greater Mumbai

2013

This judgment reinforced the principles laid down in Sodan Singh and provided detailed guidelines for regulating street vending until a comprehensive law was enacted. The Supreme…