Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation
AIR 1986 SC 180 · Supreme Court of India
The right to livelihood is part of Article 21; pavement dwellers cannot be evicted without a just procedure, though the right is not a licence to encroach.
Unit V · Land Laws
Eviction, slums and the right to livelihood
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution of India | 21 | Protection of life and personal liberty |
| Constitution of India | 300A | Property not to be taken save by authority of law |
| Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 | 2(1) | Acquisition for public purpose including infrastructure and urbanisation |
Landmark cases
Chameli Singh v. State of U.P.
(1996) 2 SCC 549 · Supreme Court of India
The right to shelter is a component of Article 21 and relevant when the State acquires land and displaces occupiers.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation v. Nawab Khan Gulab Khan
AIR 1997 SC 152 · Supreme Court of India
Pavement and slum dwellers must be considered for alternative accommodation before eviction where the State has a scheme and land.