In Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985), the Supreme Court held that right to liveliho…

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In Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985), the Supreme Court held that right to livelihood is part of right to life under Article 21, and eviction of pavement dwellers without alternative arrangement violates this right.

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Olga Tellis (Pavement Dwellers Case, 1985): SC held: (a) Right to livelihood is integral to right to life under Article 21 (no person can live without means of living), (b) Eviction of pavement dwellers without alternative arrangement violates Article 21, (c) However, State can evict for public purpose with due procedure and rehabilitation. Expanded scope of Article 21 beyond physical existence to dignified life.

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In Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985), the Supreme Court held that right to livelihood is part of right to life under Article 21, and eviction of pavement dwellers without alternative arrangement violates this right.