Right to Housing

Why it matters

• Serves as a prerequisite for the enjoyment of other fundamental rights, including health, dignity, and privacy.
• Addresses the socio-economic challenge of urban homelessness and the proliferation of informal settlements.
• Aligns domestic policy frameworks with international human rights standards regarding adequate standards of living.
• Functions as a critical indicator of inclusive urban governance and social welfare distribution.

How it is asked

Focus on the judicial evolution of the Right to Life, the distinction between shelter and housing, and the evaluation of state-led affordable housing schemes in the context of urban planning and poverty alleviation.