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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

+ W.P.(C) 380/2026

THE COURT ON ITS OWN MOTION .....Petitioner

Through: Mr. Avi Singh, Sr. Adv. with Mr.

Dhruv Malik, Mr. Kirti Raj, Mr.Rudraksh, Advs. with Mr. Sunil Kr. A. for Applicant in CM APPL.

2401/2026

versus

THE SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY

WELFARE & ORS. .....Respondents

Through: Mr. Chetan Sharma, ASG with Mr.

Ashish Dixit, CGSC with Mr. Amit Gupta, Mr. Shubham Sharma, Mr. Naveen, Mr. Yashwardhan Sharma, Ms. Iqra Sheikh, Mr. Umar Hashmi,

Ms. Namita, Advs. for R-1 to 3

Mr. Sameer Vashisht, S.C. (Civil),

GNCTD

Mr. Anuj Chaturvedi and Ms. Richa Dhawan, Ms. Yashita Jain, Advs. with Mr. P. K. Jha (Pr. Director), Mr. V. S. Fonia (Chief Engineer), Mr. Pranav Siroha (LA), Mr. Aakash

Goswami (JE) for DUSIB

Mr. Anuj Chaturvedi, ASC for

NDMC

Mr. Ripu Daman Bhardwaj,

L&DO/UOI

Mr. Manu Chaturvedi, SC and Ms. Beenashaw N. Soni, SC with Ms.

Katyani Malhotra, Adv. for MCD

Mr. Amit Tiwari, CGSC with Mr. Varun Pratap Singh, GP for Safdarjung Hospital, Lady Harding

Hospital and RML Hospital Mr. Satya Ranjan Swain, Panel Counsel for AIIMS with Mr. Kautilya Birat, Mr. A. Kapoor, Mr.

Vishwadeep, Advs. for AIIMS Mr. Tushar Sannu, Adv. for DJB CORAM:

HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TEJAS KARIA

O R D E R

% 14.01.2026

1. An application being CM APPL. 2401/2026 has been moved by Centre for Holistic Development (CHD) seeking permission of the Court to intervene in this petition.

2. Having regard to the averments made in the said application, we permit the applicant/CHD to intervene in the matter and assist the Court by way of making suggestions, filing affidavits and requisite notes from time to time as may be required by the Court. 3. The application stands allowed.

4. We also direct All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) through its Additional Director (Administration) to be impleaded as a party- respondent. Further, New Delhi Municipal Corporation of Delhi (NDMC), Delhi Municipal Corporation (DMC), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), Public Works Department (PWD), Commissioner of Police and Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and BSES also be impleaded as parties-respondents.

5. Issue notice.

6. On behalf of respondent nos.1 to 3, Mr. Ashish Dixit, learned Central Government Standing Counsel has put in appearance and accepts notice, whereas, Mr. Sameer Vashisht, learned Standing Counsel has put in appearance and accepts notice for respondent no.4. Mr. Anuj Chaturvedi, learned counsel has put in appearance and accepts notice for respondent no.5.

7. Mr. Anuj Chaturvedi, learned Additional Standing Counsel has put in appearance and accepts notice for NDMC. Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, learned counsel has put in appearance and accepts notice for L&DO. Mr. Manu Chaturvedi, learned Standing Counsel has put in appearance and accepts notice for MCD. Mr. Satya Ranjan Swain, learned Panel Counsel has put in appearance and accepts notice for AIIMS. Mr. Tushar Sannu, learned Standing Counsel has put in appearance and accepts notice for DJB. 8. It is further directed that Vardhman Mahavir Medical College in Safdarjung, Trauma Centre through its Director, Lady Hardinge Medical College through its Director and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya Hospital through its Medical Superintendent be also impleaded as party-respondent. On whose behalf, Mr. Amit Tiwari, learned Central Government Standing Counsel has put in appearance and accepts notice.

9. In our earlier order passed on 12.01.2026, we had expressed our concerns about the human problem being faced by many residents of Delhi on account of inadequate number and facilities both, at the night shelters which have been put up mostly by Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB). As a result of inadequate facilities and arrangements, the residents and those who are in need of such shelters and their kins are faced with enormous difficulties and problems even to keep their limbs intact during these shivering and chilling nights on account of severe co