SC Slams UP Govt: "Inhuman” Demolitions Spark ₹10L Compensation Order
Landmark Ruling Upholds Right to Shelter, Due Process
New Delhi, Apr 1: The Supreme Court has strongly rebuked the Uttar Pradesh government and Prayagraj Development Authority for "inhuman and illegal” demolitions, ordering ₹10 lakh compensation to each affected homeowner.
*KEY TAKEAWAYS*
‣ *Compensation Order*: ₹10 lakh to each affected homeowner within six weeks.
‣ *Right to Shelter*: SC upholds fundamental right to shelter and due process.
‣ *Rebuke to UP Govt*: "Inhuman and illegal” demolitions spark SC’s strong rebuke.
*CASE BACKGROUND*
‣ *Petitioners*: Advocate Zulfiqar Haider, professor Ali Ahmed, and others.
‣ *Demolition Drive*: "High-handed” demolition of houses in Prayagraj.
*STAY UPDATED*
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