Background: The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently heard a petition filed by a street vendors' association seeking implementation of a policy for street vendors in Chandigarh. Parties: The petition was filed by the street vendors' association, while the respondents included the Chandigarh Administration and the Municipal Corporation. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the Chandigarh Administration had failed to implement the policy, which was a statutory obligation. Court observations: The court observed that the Chandigarh Administration had failed to implement the policy, which was a violation of the rights of street vendors. The court directed the Chandigarh Administration to implement the policy forthwith. Significance: The order is significant as it highlights the need for the Chandigarh Administration to fulfill its obligations towards street vendors. The court's direction is likely to benefit thousands of street vendors who were denied their rightful benefits due to the non-implementation of the policy. The case may have a positive impact on the lives of street vendors in Chandigarh and may prompt other cities to take similar steps to implement policies for street vendors.