Brazen 'bulldozer justice runs into Supreme Court
The Free Press Journal|September 03, 2024
GOLDEN RULE | Demolition cannot be allowed just because a person is accused of a criminal offence; also razing as per law
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Brazen 'bulldozer justice runs into Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday criticised the demolition of houses or properties of those who are accused of crimes and said that it would issue guidelines to tackle such issues of "bulldozer justice," reports Bar and Bench.

A Bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan said that such demolition cannot be allowed solely because a person is accused of a criminal offence.

Also, it can't be done without following the procedure as prescribed by law," a bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan said trant son, but if the house is demolished on this ground... this is not the way to go about it," Justice Viswanathan said.

The court, however, said it "A father may have a recalci- will not protect any unauthorised construction or encroachment on public roads.

The court also proposed a set of pan-India guidelines to be followed before demolishing homes.

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