India's top court slams states over "bulldozer justice," razing of illegal homes that allegedly targets Muslims
India's Supreme Court has warned state authorities that bulldozing illegally constructed homes in an "arbitrary pick and choose" way is an abuse of their powers.
India’s Supreme Court bans ‘bulldozer justice’
India’s Supreme Court banned the use of so-called “bulldozer justice,” the government demolition of homes by state officials to punish those accused of crimes that activists said was a tactic predominantly used by Hindu nationalist authorities ...
How Supreme Court finally checked ‘bulldozer justice’ – and why it may not be enough
The court has passed strong directions against arbitrary demolitions but also carved out a significant exception.
What Supreme Court said about ‘bulldozer justice’ in its verdict
Highlighting the importance of public officials being held accountable, the Supreme Court laid down guidelines to curb illegal demolition of the homes of persons accused in criminal cases. Here are the details.
Supreme Court Halts Bulldozer Justice, Issues Strict Demolition Guidelines For States
The Supreme Court has put a halt to the controversial practice of bulldozer justice, issuing a landmark ruling that sets strict guidelines for demolitions in India. A two-judge bench led by Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan laid down norms that must be followed by all states when carrying out demolitions.
Bulldozer Justice: Supreme Court lays down pan-India guidelines, says ‘not a happy sight to see women, children…’
The Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down pan-India guidelines to prevent arbitrary demolitions of properties in the country. The top court said it was not a happy sight to see women, children and ailing persons dragged to the streets overnight.
How Yogi Adityanath government reacted to Supreme Court's 'bulldozer justice' ruling
The apex court said that no property of the accused should be demolished without a prior show cause notice and the affected must be given at least 15 days to respond.
India's top court bans 'bulldozer justice' as punishment
India's Supreme Court has said that authorities cannot demolish homes merely because a person has been accused of a crime and has laid down strict guidelines for any such action. The ruling comes in response to a number of petitions seeking action against authorities using demolition as a punitive measure against those accused or convicted of crimes.
India’s Top Court Bans ‘Bulldozer Justice’ Often Used Against Muslims
The tactic, in which state governments raze the homes and businesses of people as acts of retribution, has been on the rise in recent years.
India Supreme Court rules against ‘bulldozer justice’ as permissible punishment for crimes
India's Supreme Court released a ruling on Wednesday finding that the country's authorities cannot use demolition of properties as punishment for those accused or convicted of crimes. It set
India’s top court cracks down on use of bulldozers to demolish homes of crime suspects
The top court took a tough stance on “bulldozer justice” in response to a batch of petitions against the demolition of homes and businesses of suspected criminals by authorities as a form of punishment.
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Bulldozer justice quashed
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Bulldozer justice: Supreme Court says ‘not a happy sight to see women, kids dragged to streets’ | Key guidelines
The Supreme Court issued a list of guidelines for authorities while issuing a strong message against the trend of “bulldozer ...
What will happen to Yogi Adityanath's 'bulldozer justice'? Here is what UP govt said after SC's verdict
The Supreme Court of India has issued guidelines restricting the demolition of properties without proper notice and due ...
'Bulldozer parked in garage': Opposition hails SC order on 'bulldozer justice' - Who said what
Opposition parties have unequivocally welcomed the Supreme Court's order on 'bulldozer justice', terming it a necessary ...