E.R. KUMAR vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the right to shelter for the urban homeless under the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM), emphasizing the need for effective implementation of the 'Scheme of Shelters for Urban Homeless'. The Court mandated that States/UTs file affidavits regarding the status of the Scheme's implementation and directed the Government of India to ensure compliance. The Court's holding reinforced the obligation of the State to provide adequate shelter facilities, thereby upholding the right to life and dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution.