Background: The Allahabad High Court recently heard a petition filed by a slum dwellers' association seeking to stay the demolition of their dwellings in Kanpur. Parties: The petition was filed by the slum dwellers' association, while the respondents included the Kanpur Development Authority and the State Government. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the demolition of the slum dwellings was lawful and whether the slum dwellers were entitled to alternative accommodation. Court observations: The court observed that the demolition of the slum dwellings was prima facie unlawful and that the slum dwellers were entitled to alternative accommodation. The court stayed the demolition. Significance: The order is significant as it highlights the need to protect the rights of slum dwellers and to ensure that they are provided with alternative accommodation before their dwellings are demolished. The court's decision underscores the importance of following the due process while dealing with slum dwellers. The case may have a positive impact on the lives of slum dwellers in Kanpur and may prompt the authorities to take a more humane approach while dealing with slum demolition.