N.JAGADEESAN ETC. vs DISTRICT COLLECTOR, NORTH ARCOT AND ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the eviction of members of the National Association of Education Self-Employed Youth (NAESEY) from kiosks located within hospital premises and on street margins in Tamil Nadu. The Court held that the removal of these kiosks was justified under the Health and Family Welfare Department's directive due to health hazards and traffic obstructions, thereby upholding the necessity for public safety and hygiene. The Court emphasized that such actions must comply with due process, as mandated by Article 21 of the Constitution, ensuring that evictions are conducted lawfully.