Patna HC Halts Eviction of Musahar Residents in Begusarai, Cites Tenancy Rights

• Patna High Court has stayed the eviction of Musahar residents from a settlement in Begusarai district until further orders.
• The court accepted an intervener petition filed by residents Saroj Devi, Kala Devi, and Dhanik Sada of Jaimangla Garh.
• Residents are Basgit Parcha holders under the Tenancy Act of 1947 and beneficiaries of government housing schemes.
• The settlement was deemed an "encroachment" by the Cheria Bariarpur Circle Office for a proposed eco-park project.
• The court's decision is hailed as a "humanitarian judgment" for marginalized Mahadalits, with the next hearing on February 12.