Gujarat High Court Permits Interim Relocation Of Bhadra Parisar Street Vendors During Diwali To Ensure Livelihood

The Gujarat High Court directed the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation to allow interim relocation of registered street vendors from Bhadra Parisar to nearby plots during Diwali. The Court balanced urban regulation with livelihood protection, recognizing vendors’ right to trade under the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014. The bench held that regulation should not amount to deprivation and urged municipal authorities to adopt a humane, inclusive approach during festive seasons.