[Haldwani Case] ‘Encroachers Are Also Humans’: SC Directs Centre, Uttarakhand Govt. To Rehabilitate Families Living On Railway Land

The Supreme Court today directed the Central Government and Uttarakhand authorities to develop a rehabilitation policy for 4,365 families living near Haldwani Railway Station. The court emphasized the humane treatment of encroachers and criticized the Railways’ approach. It called for a balanced approach addressing long-term residents’ needs and specified measures for identifying land and relocating families.

[Post-Poll Violence] “No Reservation if Central Forces Stay in Bengal Extended”: Home Ministry to Cal HC

The Union Home Ministry Yesterday (June 18th) informed the Calcutta High Court that it has no reservation if the deployment of central forces in West Bengal is extended if the situation demands in the light of allegations of post-poll violence in the state.