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Poverty (Begging (Provisions of Begging Act (criminalises begging, gives…
Poverty
Begging
Defined as to include soliciting or receiving alms, in a publicplace, whether or not under any pretence such as singing, dancing, fortunetelling, performing etc.
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Govt: misuse of act?
Govt targeting groups and communities, whose day-to-day life dont fit into mainstream life
Used as means to erase from public spaces, whose presence is perceived as botheration and nuisance
Ex: 2010 commonwealth games, delhi govt engaged in combing operation of beggars
Court stance
Delhi HC decriminalized beggary, striking down 'Bombay prevention of Beggary Act 1959' as extended to Delhi
Judgement: Crux
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Under Article 21, it is state's responsibility to provide basic necessities such as survival, food, clothing and shelter
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People beg not because they wish to, but need to
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Way forward
Legislature has to come up with rehab measures and integrate most vulnerable and marginalized sections of society