#street vendors

The Delhi High Court ruled that street vendors without a valid provisional certificate of vending cannot be compelled to take part in any future NDMC surveys, and such participation does not confer any right to continue vending at the same sites. This limits the ability of unauthorized vendors to influence municipal data collection and reinforces NDMC’s authority to enforce vending regulations.

Karnataka High Court reinforces that municipal authorities must comply with judicial orders under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution, directing immediate shop allotment to street vendors within 30 days. Failure to adhere to court directives constitutes contempt and violates the rule of law, setting a precedent for enforcing judicial compliance in administrative matters.

Kerala High Court holds that municipal authorities must conduct a fair hearing before evicting long-term street vendors under the Street Vendors Act, 2014, affirming procedural fairness.