$~36 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + W.P.(C) 11721/2023 and CM APPL. 45761/2023 RESIDENTS WELFARE ASSOCIATION (REGD.) .....Petitioner Through: Mr. Rajeev Saxena, Senior Advocate with Ms. Megha Saxena, and Ms. Shreya Bhatnagar, Advocates. versus GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI & ORS. .....Respondents Through: Mr. Sumit K. Batra, Ms. Priyanka Jindal, Advs. for GNCTD. Mr. Mukesh Gupta, Mr. Sachin Singh Shahi and Ms. Maninika Dass, Advs for MCD. CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV O R D E R % 19.01.2026 1. The petition is for the following reliefs: “(i) directing the respondents No. 1 to 3 to take necessary action of removing all illegal, unlawful and unauthorized vending carts, Rehries, stalls, temporary structures created using empty crates, wooden planks etc. and all encroachments made by vendors on the foot path outside the boundary wall of Maharana Pratap Interstate Bus Terminal, Kashmere Gate, Delhi towards Ring Road and adjoining area thereto; (ii) directing the respondents to ensure due and proper wholetime security services for the protection and safety of women, children, passengers, pedestrians and visitors to Delhi thereby clearing the pathways and maintaining the same sans any encroachments, illegal, unauthorized construction, occupation and/ or encroachment on the footpath and the areas on the road side alongside the footpath runnmg alongwith the boundary wall of Maharana Pratap Interstate Bus Terminal, Kashmere Gate, Delhi and adjoining area thereto, causmg obstruction to the pedestrians and more particularly to prevent all encroachments and/ or any temporary structure etc. put up by any vendor or group of vendors This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 22/01/2026 at 13:17:58 currently existing at the site being cause of grave harassment, teasing and torture to women, senior citizens, children etc. on a permanent basis; (iii) directing the respondents to ensure free passage to all vehicles from Ring Road to Kashmere Gate restraining any parking of vehicles, public transport, private transport, auto rickshaws, cycle rickshaws, e-rickshaws, taxis and cars operating without license or permits at the periphery of the Maharana Pratap Interstate Bus Terminal, Kashmere Gate, Delhi and to create proper space for parking of public and private transport for the safety and security of passengers coming to and fro the bus terminal and even otherwise to the Kashmere Gate area; (iv) directing the respondents especially the Respondent No.2 to construct, manage and maintain, e-toilets, green-toilets, urinals and public conveniences to avoid open urination and defecation in the area and save the commuters, pedestrians and especially women and children in an around the Maharana Pratap Interstate Bus Terminal, Kashmere Gate, Delhi from undue harassment besides removing such major health hazards;. (v) directing the Respondents to take immediate steps to ensure due and proper lighting in the area , besides working traffic signaling and making provision for 24 x 7 Security in the entire area, especially at the foot-over bridge, and at all connecting links to the ISBT and the Metro Terminal; (vi) Issue any such other appropriate writ, direction or order as this Hon 'ble court may deem fit, in the facts and circumstances of the case, in the interest of justice, equity and fair trial.” 2. Let the petitioner to make a comprehensive representation to the respondent-authorities, which in turn are directed to take appropriate actions in accordance with law, with due expedition. 3. If the petitioner’s grievance is not mitigated, the petitioner, thereafter, shall be at liberty to approach the Special Task Force. 4. With the aforesaid directions and liberty, the petition, along with pending application, stands disposed of. PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV, J JANUARY 19, 2026 aks/ksr This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 22/01/2026 at 13:17:58