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Muslim Leaders, Oppn Hail Mohan Bhagwat's Remarks On Temple-Mosque Disputes

ABP News

New Delhi, Dec 20 Several political leaders, particularly from the Opposition, have welcomed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat's statement condemning certain Hindu leaders for raising issues about new Hindu sites driven by hate and enmity. “Mohan Bhagwat’s statement is correct, but what about the violence against Muslims -- mob lynchings, demolitions of their homes, and other oppressive acts? Samajwadi …

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4 days, 17 hours ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice To BMC Commissioner On Contempt Plea Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Mumbai Gurudwara, Directs Status Quo

Live Law

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a contempt petition filed against Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, alleging illegal demolition of a Gurudwara in violation of the Court's stay order on demolitions in the 'bulldozer matter'. She also informed that solid waste management department has written to the assistant municipal commissioner, calling the subject structure a dargah. Two other similar …

Supreme Court Court Demolition Guru Municipal Corporation Status Quo Gurudwara

6 days, 18 hours ago

HYDRAA Won’t Demolish Structures Built Before July 2024

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency commissioner A.V. “Any structures or houses, which are built only after HYDRAA’s formation in July 2024 will be demolished by us, and we will not touch structures built before the formation of HYDRAA”, the commissioner said, speaking at Kukatpally's Maisamma Cheruvu. “We also wouldn’t touch any structures which are …

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1 week, 4 days ago

After the bulldozer: Indian Muslims grapple with loss amid demolished homes

Al Jazeera

New Delhi, India – Shahid Malik is fighting for a home that no longer exists. We were never given a notice, the authorities stole both our home and our son from us.” ‘Bulldozer justice’ Like Malik, hundreds of Indian Muslims have seen their homes demolished in recent years without any notice, and in many cases without any legal documents to …

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1 month ago

Bulldozer demolitions: Writers, translators condemn JCB for 'blatant hypocrisy'

The Hindu

Over a hundred writers, poets and publishers have come out with an open letter condemning JCB, the British bulldozer manufacturer and organiser of a literature prize, for allegedly “uprooting” the lives of poor and marginalised in India as well as Palestine. Signed by the likes of poet-critic K. Satchidanandan, poet-publisher Asad Zaidi, Adivasi poet Jacinta Kerketta, poet-novelist Meena Kandasamy and …

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1 month ago

Evening briefing: Yogi Adityanath's ‘bulldozer’ warning in Jharkhand; Char Dham visitor count down by 8 lakh, and more

Hindustan Times

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath fired a “bulldozer” warning in Jharkhand on Monday, days after the Supreme Court laid down nationwide guidelines against arbitrary demolitions by authorities in various states. Dig deeper Sahibganj, Nov 18 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addresses a public meeting in support of BJP candidate from Rajmahal Assembly constituency Amit Kumar Ojha for …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Orders 15-Day Notice, Digital Trail for Property Demolitions; Officials Face Personal Liability

The Hindu

Published : Nov 16, 2024 12:06 IST - 8 MINS READ In PIL hearings alleging discrimination and the government’s impunity, it is not unusual for the respondent authorities to claim they will adopt a non-adversarial role vis-a-vis the petitioner, and still deny the allegations. In such cases, where the authorities indulge into arbitrary pick and choose of the structures and …

India Supreme Court Structure Court States Demolition Accused

1 month, 1 week ago

Razing impunity: On bulldozer demolitions and the Supreme Court

The Hindu

Demolition of property as a punitive measure against alleged offenders amounts to wilful subversion of the rule of law. The Supreme Court of India has now ventured to put an end to this culture of impunity by laying down enforceable guidelines and directions to prevent demolition of homes and buildings without following due process. It also underpinned its order on …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Top court cracks down on bulldozer justice by states

Hindustan Times

Describing a house as “an embodiment of the collective hopes of a family or individuals’ stability and security”, the Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down nationwide guidelines to curb arbitrary demolitions by state authorities, marking a significant moment in the battle against what has come to be known as “bulldozer justice”-- the practice of razing the properties of people accused …

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Officers Carrying Out Illegal Demolitions Liable To Restore Properties At Personal Cost & Pay Damages: Supreme Court

Live Law

In the judgment containing directions against "bulldozer actions", the Supreme Court has warned that officials who carry out illegal demolitions in contravention of the judicial directions will be held liable to restore the properties at their personal cost in addition to pay damages. The officials should also be informed that if the demolition is found to be in violation of …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Correcting Bulldozer Injustice: A Much-needed SC Ruling on Arbitrary Demolitions

The Quint

NOTICE The first step of any demolition is a show cause or notice. PERSONAL HEARING With regard to the right of being heard, the court has held that every person whose property or house is under the threat of demolition will have a right of being heard, i.e. : That the designated authority shall give an opportunity for a personal …

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1 month, 1 week ago

‘Officials will pay for demolitions from their salary’: 5 Key SC observations on ‘chilling’ side of ‘bulldozer justice’

Live Mint

The Supreme Court of India has made significant observations while delivering a verdict aimed at curbing the practice of 'bulldozer justice.' The SC bench made it clear that its directions will not be applicable if there is unauthorised construction on public land or an order of demolition by the court of law. The bench made it clear that its directions …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Defer Demolitions By 15 Days, Personal Liability Of Officials For Violations: Read Supreme Court's Directions Against 'Bulldozer' Actions

Live Law

The Supreme Court has invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to issue a slew of guidelines against "bulldozer actions" carried out by State authorities as a punitive action against persons accused/convicted in crimes. Every municipal/local authority shall assign a designated digital portal, within 3 months from today wherein details regarding service/pasting of the notice, the reply, …

Court Demolition Order State Notice Date Authority

1 month, 1 week ago

Defer Demolitions By 15 Days, Personal Liability Of Officials For Violations: Read Supreme Court's Directions Against 'Bulldozer' Actions

Live Law

The Supreme Court has invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to issue a slew of guidelines against "bulldozer actions" carried out by State authorities as a punitive action against persons accused/convicted in crimes. Every municipal/local authority shall assign a designated digital portal, within 3 months from today wherein details regarding service/pasting of the notice, the reply, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

‘Bulldozer justice’ curbed: SC issues nationwide rules to protect rights

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Wednesday set down comprehensive guidelines against arbitrary demolitions, underscoring that the rule of law and due process must be strictly adhered to. “Public trust and accountability in government depend on ensuring that citizens’ rights are protected, and their properties are secure from capricious executive actions.” He added that the state cannot assume the judiciary’s role by …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Demolitions without following process violative of rule of law: Supreme Court

Hindustan Times

The executive taking the role of a judge and ordering the demolitions without following the process of law is violative of the rule of law, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday as it pronounced its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the arbitrary demolition of properties of people named in criminal cases. The court directed that there should be …

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1 month, 1 week ago

How Supreme Court guidelines put brakes on wheels of 'bulldozer justice'

India Today

The Supreme Court’s November 13 guidelines on property demolitions represent a seismic shift in reigning in what has colloquially come to be known as “bulldozer justice”. Key aspects of the guidelines: Mandatory show-cause notice: Central to the Supreme Court’s ruling is the requirement for a mandatory “show-cause notice” to be served to property owners before any demolition can proceed. The …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Unconstitutional, abuse of power: What Supreme Court said on bulldozer action

India Today

The Supreme Court on Wednesday condemned the practice of arbitrary demolitions as it delivered a verdict on petitions challenging bulldozer action. The top court emphasised that such actions violate constitutional principles and legal rights, asserting that executive actions cannot override judicial processes. If a person's house is demolished merely because they are accused or convicted, without following the due process …

Supreme Court Due Process Bulldozer Justice

1 month, 1 week ago

Not happy sight to see people dragged to street: Court sets rules on demolitions

India Today

The Supreme Court on Wednesday, strongly opposing "arbitrary" demolition of buildings, issued pan-India guidelines to govern bulldozer actions in cases of illegal construction and encroachments. The show cause notice must be issued 15 days in advance, and it must specify the reason for demolition and the date of the hearing. A digital portal must be created within three months to …

Court Demolition Notice

1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Seeks Gujarat Authorities' Response On Contempt Petition Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Dargah In Somnath

Live Law

The Supreme Court yesterday called for response on a contempt petition filed against Gujarat authorities, alleging illegal demolition of Pir Haji Mangroli Shah Dargah between September 27-28, without any prior notice and in violation of Court's stay order on demolitions.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan heard the matter. The Supreme Court yesterday called for response on a …

Supreme Court Gujarat Demolition Order Dargah Petition Authorities

1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Bulldozer Justice Simply Unacceptable Under Rule Of Law' : Supreme Court In Final Judgment Of CJI DY Chandrachud

Live Law

The Supreme Court, in the last uploaded judgment of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, has strongly denounced the trend of "bulldozer justice", whereby State authorities resort to demolition of homes of persons as a punitive action for alleged involvement in crimes. In the judgment, which was uploaded today before the retirement of CJI DY Chandrachud, the Court has added …

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Activists and Environmentalists Demand Review of Musi River Project

Deccan Chronicle

Activists and environmentalists in Hyderabad urge an immediate review of the Musi Riverfront Development Project. The project has been criticized for its rapid pace and demolitions that have displaced low-income residents. The activists demand that the natural flow of the Musi be protected by controlling pollution rather than pushing commercial development. They also call for an end to forced evictions …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Activists Demand Review of Musi Riverfront Development Project

The Hindu

Civil society activists and intellectuals from across the country have called for a review of the Musi Riverfront Development Project, urging a comprehensive assessment of its impact on the environment, people's rights, and the overall socio-economic well-being of the community. The petition demands a detailed project report, legal compliances, and public consultations before any further progress is made.

Environment Law Human Rights Social Welfare

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Satellite Images Reveal North Korea Digging Trenches Across Border

Associated Press

Satellite images reveal that North Korea has dug large border trenches after demolishing road and rail links on its heavily armed border with South Korea. The trenches are approximately 1.7 kilometers (1 mile) long and about seven meters (23 feet) wide, with large piles of dirt on either side of them.

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Muslim Leaders, Oppn Hail Mohan Bhagwat's Remarks On Temple-Mosque Disputes

Supreme Court Issues Notice To BMC Commissioner On Contempt Plea Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Mumbai Gurudwara, Directs Status Quo

HYDRAA Won’t Demolish Structures Built Before July 2024

After the bulldozer: Indian Muslims grapple with loss amid demolished homes

Bulldozer demolitions: Writers, translators condemn JCB for 'blatant hypocrisy'

Evening briefing: Yogi Adityanath's ‘bulldozer’ warning in Jharkhand; Char Dham visitor count down by 8 lakh, and more

Supreme Court Orders 15-Day Notice, Digital Trail for Property Demolitions; Officials Face Personal Liability

Razing impunity: On bulldozer demolitions and the Supreme Court

Top court cracks down on bulldozer justice by states

Officers Carrying Out Illegal Demolitions Liable To Restore Properties At Personal Cost & Pay Damages: Supreme Court

Correcting Bulldozer Injustice: A Much-needed SC Ruling on Arbitrary Demolitions

‘Officials will pay for demolitions from their salary’: 5 Key SC observations on ‘chilling’ side of ‘bulldozer justice’

Defer Demolitions By 15 Days, Personal Liability Of Officials For Violations: Read Supreme Court's Directions Against 'Bulldozer' Actions

Defer Demolitions By 15 Days, Personal Liability Of Officials For Violations: Read Supreme Court's Directions Against 'Bulldozer' Actions

‘Bulldozer justice’ curbed: SC issues nationwide rules to protect rights

Demolitions without following process violative of rule of law: Supreme Court

How Supreme Court guidelines put brakes on wheels of 'bulldozer justice'

Unconstitutional, abuse of power: What Supreme Court said on bulldozer action

Not happy sight to see people dragged to street: Court sets rules on demolitions

Supreme Court Seeks Gujarat Authorities' Response On Contempt Petition Alleging Illegal Demolition Of Dargah In Somnath

'Bulldozer Justice Simply Unacceptable Under Rule Of Law' : Supreme Court In Final Judgment Of CJI DY Chandrachud

Activists and Environmentalists Demand Review of Musi River Project

Activists Demand Review of Musi Riverfront Development Project

Satellite Images Reveal North Korea Digging Trenches Across Border