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 ...
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.
‘Bulldozer Justice’ Is Collective Punishment: Supreme Court Curbs State Overreach
The Supreme Court on November 13, 2024 condemned States which are punishing accused undertrial persons by bulldozing their homes. This is a naked display of “might is right” said the apex court while
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 orders end to 'bulldozer justice'
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (left) and former chief justice of India, Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, are seen at a function in Uttar Pradesh on Feb. 16. ‘Bulldozer justice’ in India was the brainchild of Yogi Adityanath. (Photo: AFP)
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.
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.
India's Supreme Court Challenges 'Bulldozer Justice'
India's Supreme Court has criticized states for demolishing properties of suspected criminals, a practice accused of targeting mostly Muslims. The court issued guidelines mandating due legal process.
Apex Court Runs Over Bulldozer: Supreme Court Verdict Curbs Arbitrary State Actions With Landmark Pan-India Demolition Guidelines
The recent Supreme Court verdict against "bulldozer justice" marks a significant shift in India’s legal landscape, promising ...
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India’s top court cracks down on use of bulldozers to demolish homes of crime suspects
The Supreme Court of India has come down heavily on state governments for demolishing the properties of those suspected of ...