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• The Delhi High Court has restrained authorities from carrying out demolition in the Race Course slum cluster until July 1, 2026.
• The order offers temporary relief to residents who have not accepted rehabilitation or alternative housing.
• The court clarified that those who have already taken relocation benefits cannot claim the original jhuggi sites again.
• The case is linked to ongoing disputes over eviction, rehabilitation eligibility, and in-situ resettlement near a high-security zone.
• The matter continues to be under judicial review with broader policy implications on urban clearance drives.
The Delhi High Court has directed that no demolition will take place in the Race Course slum cluster until July 1, 2026, providing temporary relief to residents facing eviction proceedings in the area. The order comes amid ongoing legal disputes involving multiple jhuggi-jhopdi settlements located near a high-security zone in the national capital.
The court made it clear that residents who have not opted for alternative accommodation or rehabilitation cannot be forcibly evicted during the interim period. At the same time, it reiterated that those who have already accepted rehabilitation benefits are not entitled to continue occupying their original settlements, reinforcing that dual benefit claims are not permissible.
The matter reached the court after residents challenged eviction-related actions, arguing that demolition activities were being undertaken despite pending legal proceedings. They also raised concerns over eligibility criteria for rehabilitation and claimed that relocation terms were not being uniformly applied.
Authorities, however, maintained that the clearance drive was being carried out in line with earlier judicial directions. They argued that the slum settlements were located in a strategically sensitive area close to a defence installation, and therefore removal of encroachments was necessary from both security and planning perspectives. It was also submitted that eligible residents had already been offered rehabilitation options at designated sites.
The High Court also examined earlier proceedings in the case, including orders where a single-judge bench had declined to interfere with eviction directions. Following those rulings, residents were required to vacate within a specified timeline, which later led to appeals before the division bench.
The case is also tied to broader questions on whether in-situ rehabilitation is feasible in such high-security zones or whether relocation remains the only viable option. The court has now ensured that status quo is maintained for non-relocated residents until the specified deadline, while continuing to hear arguments on rehabilitation rights and enforcement measures.
Source PTI
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