Delhi High Court Orders Immediate Shelter for Homeless, Patient Relatives Amid Cold Wave

• Delhi High Court takes suo motu cognizance of homeless people and patient relatives shivering outside hospitals, calling it a violation of Article 21.
• DUSIB directed to immediately take over underpasses near major hospitals (AIIMS, RML, Safdarjung, Lady Hardinge) to provide beds, water, toilets, and electricity.
• Court mandates providing as many beds as possible, erecting tents/marquees where space allows, and protecting people from the cold.
• NGO highlights discrepancy between DUSIB's claims of shelters and the reality of people shivering outdoors due to lack of facilities.
• Strict directives issued to all agencies including hospital administrations, MCD, DMRC, Delhi Police, and DDA for cooperation, with a progress report due by January 16.

Why It Matters: Delhi High Court mandates urgent action to provide shelter and basic amenities to vulnerable populations during cold wave.