Conduct thorough verification of all hawkers, act against illegal immigrants: Bombay High Court to BMC

In an order which could have significant ramifications, the Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to conduct a comprehensive verification of all persons engaged in hawking activities across Mumbai including those alleged to be foreign nationals or illegal immigrants. [Maharashtra Ekta Hawkers Union v. State of Maharashtra & Ors]