Right to Shelter

Over the past few decades, there has been a paradigm shift in the understanding of slum dwellers and their rights. From being viewed as illegal occupants without any rights, they are now seen as people with rights and entitled to shelter by the government.

The PIL seeks direction from the Law Commission of India to examine population control laws and policies of the developed countries and prepare a comprehensive report within three months.

Above: A slum-dweller res...