Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Delhi High Court Reviews Plea on Disconnected Camp Electricity
Imagine a neighborhood where people live, but the electricity got turned off.
These people are mostly migrant workers who live in a camp called Jai Hind Camp.
A court said the camp was illegal, so the power company cut off their electricity.
The people are now asking a higher court to make the power company turn the electricity back on.
They tried to get new electricity connections but were told they couldn't because they didn't have proof of owning the land.
Some officials are helping them by trying to restore power.
Delhi High Court is hearing a petition from residents of Jai Hind Camp regarding the restoration of their electricity.
Electricity was cut on July 8 following a civil court judgment that deemed the camp illegal.
Residents approached BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd for a new connection but were denied due to lack of land ownership proof.
A district court stayed the eviction order until August 8, providing temporary relief.
The Union ministry of housing and urban affairs stated no eviction drives or complaints of electricity disconnection were received.
- Who
- Residents of Jai Hind Camp, BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd, Delhi High Court.
- What
- Petition filed to restore electricity to Jai Hind Camp residents.
- When
- Electricity was disconnected on July 8. The next court hearing is scheduled for September 17.
- Where
- Jai Hind Camp, near Vasant Kunj, Delhi.
- Why
- Electricity was cut due to a court judgment, and residents are appealing for its restoration.
Camp Residents
Authorities
Power Restoration
Camp Residents
Demand immediate electricity restoration.
Authorities
Electricity cut was justified due to the camp's illegality.
- Location
- Jai Hind Camp, Vasant Kunj, Delhi
- Electricity Cut Date
- July 8
- Next Court Hearing
- September 17
- Petitioners
- Jai Hind Camp residents
- Power Company
- BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd