Overview
- The bench led by Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya issued notices to the Centre, the Delhi government and DUSIB after receiving the matter on referral.
- A separate bench of Justices C Hari Shankar and Om Prakash Shukla ordered registration of a suo motu PIL and impleadment of the Health, Social Justice and Housing ministries along with the Delhi government.
- The court told authorities to be sensitive and ensure night-shelter facilities are adequate to protect residents from the severe cold.
- The case was listed for further hearing on Wednesday, with counsel asked to obtain instructions on immediate measures taken.
- The move followed a report in The Hindu on January 11, and ASG Chetan Sharma called the situation a human problem that must be addressed.