Calcutta High Court refuses interim relief to Manglahat hawkers, directs parties to file affidavits
The Calcutta High Court has denied interim relief to hawkers in Howrah, refusing to stop police actions aimed at clearing roads and pavements. The court ordered both the hawkers' association and the authorities to file affidavits to further examine the legality of the eviction.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing legal tension between the fundamental right to livelihood and the necessity of maintaining public infrastructure and traffic flow in urban areas.
The Calcutta High Court refused to grant any interim relief to hawkers of the century-old Manglahat in Howrah city from police action aimed at maintaining road and pavement space.
The article presents both the hawkers' claims of fundamental rights and the state's duty to maintain public order without taking a side.
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