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28 June 2026

Mehrauli rape-murder case and pavement dweller vulnerability

The topic highlights the systemic issue of urban poverty and the vulnerability of marginalized populations, providing useful context for questions on urbanization and social welfare, though it lacks the specificity of a policy or legal development.

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Notes

  • The Mehrauli rape-murder case highlights the extreme vulnerability of pavement dwellers in urban centers like Delhi.
  • Pavement dwellers face systemic issues including lack of affordable housing, overcrowding in shelters, and absence of basic sanitation facilities.
  • Safety concerns for families living on pavements include lack of street lighting and the necessity of sleeping in shifts to ensure protection.
  • Economic precarity forces families to remain on pavements despite risks, as they lack alternative stable accommodation.
  • Vulnerable groups, particularly children and infants, are disproportionately affected by the lack of secure shelter and exposure to environmental hazards.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Mehrauli rape-murder investigation, which has been running since 24 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The phenomenon of pavement dwelling in metropolitan cities reflects a failure of urban planning and social welfare delivery. Discuss the socio-economic factors contributing to this crisis and suggest policy interventions to ensure the right to dignified shelter for the urban poor. 150 words
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  2. Urban homelessness is a multidimensional challenge that intersects with issues of public safety, sanitation, and human rights. In light of recent incidents of violence against vulnerable populations, analyze the adequacy of existing night shelter schemes and the role of municipal governance in addressing the housing deficit for the migrant workforce. 250 words
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