The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Government of NCT of Delhi, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and the Delhi Police on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking strict implementation of anti-defacement laws and policies aimed at curbing unauthorised posters, banners, and hoardings across the city.

A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela passed the order while hearing a PIL of Jan Seva Welfare Society, filed through Ajay Aggarwal, President of the Society.

Appearing for the petitioner, Advocates Yogesh Goel, Vivek Punia, Shivam Goel, and Aryan Singh submitted that despite the existence of a comprehensive policy framework, the authorities have failed to enforce it in true letter and spirit.

The plea highlights

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