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In a significant step towards urban decongestion and planned rehabilitation, the Delhi High Court has greenlit the demolition of the Madrasi Camp near the Barapullah Drain in the capital, starting June 1, 2025 . While the move may sound harsh at first glance, the court has ensured that the resettlement of residents is not just a priority—but a parallel obligation . A division bench led by Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora made it clear: the process must be carried out systematically and humanely , with proper coordination among multiple government bodies. Balancing Urban Planning and Human Rights The court emphasized that the land in question is public land —illegally encroached upon over the years. But that does not mean the residents will be thrown out without support. “None of the dwellers can claim any rights beyond the right of rehabilitation,” the bench noted. The case has been ongoing for some time, with the court previously ...