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3 days ago · What Supreme Court said about 'bulldozer justice' in its verdict; 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. Written by Ajoy Sinha Karpuram
3 days ago · "The chilling sight of a bulldozer demolishing a building… reminds one of a lawless state of affairs," Justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan said in the court's Wednesday judgment.
4 days ago · Also read: Supreme Court says ‘bulldozer justice’ has no place in society governed by law. During the hearings, the court observed that being accused or convicted of a crime was no grounds for ...
4 days ago · In Short. 'Bulldozer justice' violates constitutional principles, says Supreme Court. Asserts executive actions can't override judicial processes. Issues nationwide guidelines for demolitions of illegal structures. The Supreme Court on Wednesday condemned the practice of arbitrary demolitions as it delivered a verdict on petitions challenging ...
3 days ago · On Wednesday, a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court ruled that the state and its officials cannot take arbitrary action against suspects or convicts without following the due process of law. It ...
4 days ago · The Supreme Court has taken objection to ‘bulldozer justice’, a term used for some state authorities demolishing the properties of accused or convicts. The top court ruled such acts violate the right to shelter under Article 21 of the Constitution. It has also laid down directives to curb illegal demolitions. The Supreme Court has slammed ...
4 days ago · 7) The directions issued by the court to curb bulldozer justice, include time to appeal against any order of demolition, and avoiding demolition without show cause notice. 8) The show cause notice should include the nature of violations, the date on which a personal hearing for the affected party is fixed and before whom (which authority) it is fixed.
4 days ago · Shakeel Sobhan in New Delhi. 2 hours ago. India's Supreme Court has ruled that 'bulldozer justice' — instant demolitions mainly targeting Muslims for alleged crimes — is unconstitutional ...
Jun 15, 2022 · Also called "bulldozer justice", the trend has lately seen heavy machinery being deployed to demolish houses of those who have protested and have been accused of rioting. Houses, shops and small establishments have been bulldozed in India, disproportionately targeting Muslims in the Hindu-majority country.
Sep 2, 2024 · “Bulldozer justice” helped Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath build a political brand, and an image of a tough-on-crime CM, especially in a state where rule of law was seen as slack. Given the popularity of Adityanath’s measures, other BJP governments and even Opposition-ruled ones in a few states similarly dished out instant “justice”.
