
Residents of Kogilu Layout have filed a public interest litigation in the Karnataka High Court challenging recent demolitions, alleging over 300 homes were razed without notice. The petition claims violations of Supreme Court guidelines regarding eviction and seeks rehabilitation, alternative accommodation, and compensation. The Karnataka State Human Rights Commission has also intervened, recommending immediate alternative housing, temporary shelters, and essential services for displaced families, emphasizing the need to uphold constitutional rights during development.
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