The Supreme Court of India has issued nationwide guidelines to prevent arbitrary demolitions of properties, aiming to curb the practice of ‘bulldozer justice’. The court emphasized the importance of due process and the right to be heard, stating that the executive cannot replace the judiciary in determining guilt and ordering demolitions.
The Supreme Court of India has delivered its verdict on the controversial ‘bulldozer justice’ demolition drives, issuing pan-India guidelines for executing such actions and ordering compensation in a related case. The court’s decision comes after hearing petitions challenging the demolition of properties belonging to individuals accused in criminal cases, often without due process. The verdict emphasizes the importance of following legal procedures and safeguards against arbitrary demolitions.
The Supreme Court of India has intervened in the ongoing controversy surrounding ‘bulldozer justice’, where properties of accused individuals are demolished without due process. The court will formulate guidelines on when and how such demolitions are permitted under municipal laws, ensuring they adhere to constitutional principles. This move comes after concerns were raised about arbitrary demolitions across the country, with the court temporarily halting all demolitions until October 1st, except those on public roads, water bodies, and railway lines.
The Supreme Court of India has expressed strong disapproval of the practice of ‘bulldozer justice,’ where homes are demolished solely based on accusations or convictions against their owners. The court has called for nationwide guidelines to be established before any demolition can take place, highlighting concerns about due process and the potential for abuse of power.
