Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Delhi HC Orders Night Shelter Upgrades
The Delhi High Court told the city's leaders to make sure night shelters are warm and safe.
They saw a news report about people, including patients and their families, staying outside in the cold because there wasn't enough space in the shelters.
The court asked for information about all the night shelters in Delhi and wants the leaders to take steps to keep people warm.
They will talk about this again soon.
Delhi High Court ordered authorities to improve night shelter facilities to protect occupants from cold.
Court took suo motu cognizance of a report detailing the condition of people staying outside hospitals due to lack of affordable accommodation.
Bench directed the court registry to file the matter as a writ petition and implead relevant ministries and the Delhi government as respondents.
Court asked authorities to compile complete information about night shelters across the city and take adequate steps to ensure residents' safety from the cold.
Matter listed for further hearing on Wednesday.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, authorities in Delhi
- What
- Order to improve night shelter facilities
- When
- January 11, next hearing on Wednesday
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To protect occupants from cold and ensure adequate facilities
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Date
- January 11
- Report
- Night shelters packed, patients, kin brave the cold outside hospitals
- Respondents
- Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Delhi government
- Next Hearing
- Wednesday
