Question

In March 2019, the Delhi High Court ruled that forced and unannounced slum evictions were illegal if _________.

• A. the dwellers were rich and influential
• B. there was no plan for rehabilitation
• C. the dwellers were employed in the government sector
• D. there was no need to be evacuated

Answer 1

The correct option is B there was no plan for rehabilitation

In March 2019, the Delhi High Court ruled that forced and unannounced slum evictions were illegal if there was no plan for rehabilitation. This saved the livelihood of 5,000 slum dwellers at Shakur Basti in New Delhi.