'Bulldozer' not symbol of rule of law; SC fulfilled Centre's responsibility: Mayawati
3 months ago

'Bulldozer' not symbol of rule of law; SC fulfilled Centre's responsibility: Mayawati

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and BSP president Mayawati on Wednesday expressed serious concerns over the "rising" trend of using bulldozers for demolitions, saying it does not symbolise a just rule of law. The Bahujan Samaj Party supremo also stressed that the Centre and state governments must pay attention to the implementation of the Constitution and the rule of law. Her remarks came a day after the Supreme Court said there would be no demolition of properties, including of those accused of crime, till October 1 without its permission, while observing that even one instance of illegal demolition was against the "ethos" of the Constitution. "Despite bulldozer demolition not being a symbol of the rule of law, the increasing trend of its use is a matter of concern.

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Why judiciary had to stop the bulldozer
1 month ago

Why judiciary had to stop the bulldozer

New Indian Express  

Bulldozers have become a symbol for aggressive state action in India. The eviction drive based on demolition as happened in Assam in September 2021 was justified by the state’s chief minister. In states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Gujrat, Karnataka and Delhi, residential and other buildings have been smashed as a punitive measure. It is in this …

Razing impunity: On bulldozer demolitions and the Supreme Court
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 …

‘End of terror, jungle raj’: Oppn parties in U.P welcome SC verdict on bulldozer action
1 month, 1 week ago

‘End of terror, jungle raj’: Oppn parties in U.P welcome SC verdict on bulldozer action

Hindustan Times  

Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision on bulldozer action and said they hoped state governments would now adhere to the rule of the law. While Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati said this decision would put an end to the ‘terror’ of bulldozers, the Samajwadi Party hoped that the Uttar Pradesh government “will follow the law and …

Top court cracks down on bulldozer justice by states
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 …

Supreme Court slams 'bulldozer justice': Key takeaways from the verdict
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court slams 'bulldozer justice': Key takeaways from the verdict

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court has taken objection to ‘bulldozer justice’, a term used for some state authorities demolishing the properties of accused or convicts. It has also laid down directives to curb illegal demolitions The Supreme Court has come down heavily on “bulldozer justice” by some state authorities, saying demolishing the properties of an accused or convict without following due process …

Bulldozer Justice: Supreme Court lays down pan-India guidelines, says ‘not a happy sight to see women, children…’
1 month, 1 week ago

Bulldozer Justice: Supreme Court lays down pan-India guidelines, says ‘not a happy sight to see women, children…’

Live Mint  

Bulldozer Justice: To curb ‘bulldozer justice’, the Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down pan-India guidelines on demolition of properties. — No demolition should be carried out without a prior show cause notice, returnable either in accordance with the time provided by the local municipal laws or within 15 days time from the date of service of such notice, whichever is …

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

Supreme Court on bulldozer action: ‘No demolition without following guidelines, 15-day notice’
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1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court on bulldozer action: ‘No demolition without following guidelines, 15-day notice’

Hindustan Times  

Bulldozer 'justice' hearing: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed that no demolition should be carried out without prior 15-day notice to the owner of the property and without following the statutory guidelines. The state cannot take arbitrary action against the accused or convict without following the due process of law,” the court said. The Supreme Court also extended an interim …

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

‘Bulldozer justice’ simply unacceptable under rule of law, says Supreme Court
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Bulldozer justice’ simply unacceptable under rule of law, says Supreme Court

The Hindu  

Citizens’ voices cannot be throttled by a threat of destroying their properties, and “bulldozer justice” is simply unacceptable under the rule of law, the Supreme Court has said. Observing that justice through bulldozers was unknown to any civilised system of jurisprudence, a bench headed by Chief Justice D. Y. Chandrachud said the State must follow due process of law before …

SC issues guidelines against ‘bulldozer justice’ demolition
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SC issues guidelines against ‘bulldozer justice’ demolition

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down the first-ever guidelines against arbitrary demolitions by state authorities, ruling that citizens’ voices cannot be “throttled by a threat of destroying their properties” and that such “bulldozer justice” has no place in a society governed by rule of law. There is a grave danger that if high-handed and unlawful behaviour is permitted by …

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

Clothes alone don't make one Yogi: Akhilesh Yadav takes aim at Uttar Pradesh CM
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Clothes alone don't make one Yogi: Akhilesh Yadav takes aim at Uttar Pradesh CM

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said a person "is not a yogi by what he wears but by what he speaks." On the upcoming bypolls, the SP chief said his party will have a strategy to counter every move of the BJP, which has "no credibility left." If there is anybody who is setting the seers against …

'Whether it is temple or dargah…': Supreme Court on bulldozer action
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Whether it is temple or dargah…': Supreme Court on bulldozer action

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court, in a landmark decision, emphasized that public safety takes precedence over religious structures encroaching on roads, water bodies, or rail tracks. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh, clarified that being accused in a criminal case does not justify bulldozer action, even for severe crimes like rape or terrorism. While hearing a batch …

Bulldozer not symbol of rule of law; Supreme Court rightfully intervened, says Mayawati
3 months ago

Bulldozer not symbol of rule of law; Supreme Court rightfully intervened, says Mayawati

The Hindu  

The Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati on Wednesday expressed serious concerns over the rising trend of using bulldozers for demolitions, saying it does not symbolise a just rule of law. CM also argued that the Centre and State governments must pay attention to the implementation of the Constitution and the rule of law, in undertaking any demolition action. The Centre …

Supreme Court stops illegal ‘bulldozer’ demolitions across the country till October 1
3 months ago

Supreme Court stops illegal ‘bulldozer’ demolitions across the country till October 1

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday froze illegal bulldozer demolitions across the country till October 1, drawing attention to reports of “glorification, grandstanding and even justifications” of the razing of private homes and properties of undertrials and their immediate family members. OPINION | Putting the brakes on ‘bulldozer justice’ “There has been glorification, grandstanding and justification of bulldozers after September 2,” …

'No Demolition Without Our Nod': Supreme Court Halts 'Bulldozer Justice' Till October 1
3 months ago

'No Demolition Without Our Nod': Supreme Court Halts 'Bulldozer Justice' Till October 1

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said no demolition exercise in the country should take place without its permission. Halting “bulldozer justice” till October 1, when it will next hear the matter, the court said even if there is one instance of illegal demolition, it is against the ethos of the Constitution. We made clear we won’t come between unauthorised construction… …

Supreme Court to examine suggestions to stop ‘bulldozer justice’
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court to examine suggestions to stop ‘bulldozer justice’

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court will examine on Tuesday suggestions from petitioners seeking relief from States bulldozing homes and private properties of undertrials, and frame pan-India guidelines. Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind, the main petitioner, has suggested prior notice at least 45 to 60 days in advance of a demolition specifying the legal provisions under which the property would be razed and attaching personal liability …

Putting the brakes on ‘bulldozer justice’
3 months, 1 week ago

Putting the brakes on ‘bulldozer justice’

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court of India has invited suggestions from the parties concerned to frame appropriate pan-India guidelines on extra-legal demolitions. The order comes in the wake of multiple instances of demolitions where the houses and building establishments of persons accused of certain crimes have been razed without following due process. Editorial | ​Demolition squad: On the Supreme Court and ‘bulldozer …

Alleged involvement in crime not a ground for bulldozing private property: Supreme Court
3 months, 1 week ago

Alleged involvement in crime not a ground for bulldozing private property: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the allleged involvement of a person in a crime was not a ground for the demolition of his or her property. Read Editorial: ​Demolition squad: On the Supreme Court and ‘bulldozer justice’ The Bench told the government that the courts would not remain “oblivious to such demolition threats inconceivable in a nation where law …

Letters to The Editor — September 6, 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Letters to The Editor — September 6, 2024

The Hindu  

Focus on AI The report is indeed shocking. S. Ramakrishnasayee, Chennai ‘Bulldozer justice’ By flagging ‘bulldozer justice’, the Supreme Court of India has sent a clear and unequivocal message about its unwavering commitment to its constitutional mandate of safeguarding constitutionally guaranteed rights of Indian citizens. Bulldozer justice, which primarily targets those who are accused of crimes and from a certain …

‘Dil’ and ‘dimaag’ required to handle bulldozer: Yogi
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Dil’ and ‘dimaag’ required to handle bulldozer: Yogi

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday batted for his “bulldozer politics” that has been at the centre of the storm for various reasons in Uttar Pradesh. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath His move comes even as the opposition termed bulldozer justice as unconstitutional with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav leading the attack. After the BJP came to power in Uttar Pradesh …

Can’t bulldoze due process
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Can’t bulldoze due process

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court’s sharp disapproval of the use of earthmovers to demolish the homes of those accused, especially in cases where there is considerable public outrage, has come not a moment too soon. The troubling practice — where authorities clearly step outside the bounds of due process and don a retributive avatar to destroy homes and properties of people not …

Akhilesh Yadav targets CM Yogi Adityanath: Will government seek forgiveness for past ‘bulldozer actions’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Akhilesh Yadav targets CM Yogi Adityanath: Will government seek forgiveness for past ‘bulldozer actions’

The Hindu  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday sought to corner Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath by citing a Supreme Court observation and asked whether the State government would now seek forgiveness for razing houses using bulldozers. Now, the result is that from the high court to the Supreme Court, it can be said that the bulldozer is not constitutional …

Bulldozer justice can’t go on: SC’s warning to states
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bulldozer justice can’t go on: SC’s warning to states

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday said it would issue guidelines to regulate demolitions across India — a move that comes in the background of local governments and police demolishing the properties of people accused of crimes, and, sometimes, of their families, often using earthmovers or bulldozers, without following due process. The court highlighted the need for standardised guidelines across all …

Expect Supreme Court to issue clear guidelines on ‘bulldozer justice’ issue, says Rahul Gandhi
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Expect Supreme Court to issue clear guidelines on ‘bulldozer justice’ issue, says Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Welcoming the Supreme Court observation against “bulldozer justice”, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Monday urged the top court to issue clear guidelines on the matter to protect citizens. “The Supreme Court’s comment on BJP’s unconstitutional and unjust ‘bulldozer policy’ is welcome. The Congress leader said bulldozers not only symbolised “unbridled power”, but constantly challenged …

SP leader Haji Raza’s building demolished; latest in series of such demolitions
3 months, 3 weeks ago

SP leader Haji Raza’s building demolished; latest in series of such demolitions

Hindustan Times  

The authorities on Tuesday demolished a three-storied building of Opposition Samajwadi Party leader Haji Raza at Baqargunj in Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur amid tight security with the deployment of personnel from 10 police stations. Raza was in the news in June after a local ruling Bharatiya Janata Party functionary filed a complaint against him for alleged derogatory remarks against Prime Minister …

‘Nobody is above law’: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav defends ‘bulldozer justice’
3 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Nobody is above law’: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav defends ‘bulldozer justice’

Hindustan Times  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday said nobody is above the law and that the government is acting as per Constitutional norms after Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned 'bulldozer justice' in Chhatarpur district. Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav The Congress targeted the MP government after the house of one Shahzad Ali was demolished on Thursday for …

Congress, other Opposition leaders slam bulldozer action in M.P.; seek Supreme Court’s intervention
4 months ago

Congress, other Opposition leaders slam bulldozer action in M.P.; seek Supreme Court’s intervention

The Hindu  

A day after properties of those accused of attacking a police station in Chhatarpur were demolished, various Congress leaders slammed the Madhya Pradesh Government and accused it of spreading hate against the Muslim community. Rajya Sabha member and Congress’ minority department national chairman Imran Pratapgarhi said that the State governments of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party are finding …

Bulldozing the law and the Constitution
1 year, 4 months ago

Bulldozing the law and the Constitution

The Hindu  

The Nuh and Gurugram districts of Haryana have just witnessed the re-enactment of a new normal in Indian politics — the demolition of dwellings and business establishments of people who are accused in criminal cases especially offences having communal sensitivity without following the procedure as established by law. In its final report, the five member commission referred to ethnic cleansing …

BSP chief Mayawati calls for bulldozer action on Madhya Pradesh man accused of peeing on tribal man
1 year, 5 months ago

BSP chief Mayawati calls for bulldozer action on Madhya Pradesh man accused of peeing on tribal man

Hindustan Times  

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati demanded on Wednesday that the properties of the person accused of urinating on a tribal man in Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district be confiscated or demolished. In a series of tweets in Hindi, Mayawati said, "The incident of a local leader urinating on an Adivasi/Dalit youth in Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh is shameful, inhuman and …

BJP Vows Bulldozer Action Against Criminals in Chhattisgarh if Voted to Power; Cong Slams Its 'violent' Idea
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP Vows Bulldozer Action Against Criminals in Chhattisgarh if Voted to Power; Cong Slams Its 'violent' Idea

News 18  

Opposition BJP in Chhattisgarh on Sunday said criminals have become fearless under the Congress rule in the state, and promised to use bulldozers against such elements if the party is voted to power in the Assembly elections this year, drawing a sharp reaction from the ruling party that dubbed the idea as “violent”. After the violence during the Ram Navami …

Owaisi dares Modi to stop Chinese bulldozers in Arunachal
2 years, 3 months ago

Owaisi dares Modi to stop Chinese bulldozers in Arunachal

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Referring to reports that China has ventured deep into Indian territory near Arunachal Pradesh, MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi demanded that the Centre immediately convene a Parliament session to discuss the potential crisis. Speaking to mediapersons here on Saturday, Owaisi took a jibe at the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre and states where bulldozers were used for demolishing houses …

How a British bulldozer is being seen as a symbol of religious discrimination in India
2 years, 5 months ago

How a British bulldozer is being seen as a symbol of religious discrimination in India

The Independent  

At around 8.30am on 20 April, Rahima Begum, a street vendor in New Delhi, heard that the municipal authorities would be conducting an “anti-encroachment” demolition of makeshift homes and businesses in Jahangirpuri, where she lived and ran a roadside soft-drink shop with her family. The company’s website states: “Over the years, JCB has invested Rs20bn in India, and today employs …

Targeted demolitions: Uttar Pradesh back to bulldozer tactics yet again
2 years, 5 months ago

Targeted demolitions: Uttar Pradesh back to bulldozer tactics yet again

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 26, 2022 18:00 IST On June 20, 2022, police in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh took out a flag march, prominently displaying a new, unconventional addition to its armoury: the bulldozer. UP government affidavit On June 22, responding to the Supreme Court’s June 16 directive to explain the legality of the demolition drives at Prayagraj and Kanpur, …

Plea Against "Bulldozer" Action : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing
2 years, 5 months ago

Plea Against "Bulldozer" Action : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear today the plea filed by Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind against the demolition actions carried out by authorities in Uttar Pradesh, allegedly as a punitive measure against persons accused of rioting during protests held in Kanpur and Prayagraj against remarks on Prophet Muhammad.A vacation bench of Justices CT Ravikumar and Sudhanshu Dhulia will hear the matter.The UP. The …

How bulldozer politics is egged on by nebulous laws of ‘clean up’
2 years, 6 months ago

How bulldozer politics is egged on by nebulous laws of ‘clean up’

Firstpost  

The idea of putting the fear of God in the minds of ‘wannabe rioters’ is great but India needs to devise mechanisms which are strictly legal In the tactical repertoire of Indian leaders is a new kind of state- This new form of state and non-state coercion, deployed in selective ways, is not really meant as a resolution of any …

Demolitions Not Punitive Actions Against Rioting But For Violations; Due Process Of Law Followed : UP Govt Tells Supreme Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Demolitions Not Punitive Actions Against Rioting But For Violations; Due Process Of Law Followed : UP Govt Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The State of Uttar Pradesh has submitted before the Supreme Court that the recent demolitions carried out in Kanpur and Prayagraj were done by Local Development Authorities strictly in accordance with the Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973. The State has however further submitted that in both cases, certain portions of the two illegal/ non-compliant structures in question …

SC on UP demolitions: Authorities should strictly follow due process under law
2 years, 6 months ago

SC on UP demolitions: Authorities should strictly follow due process under law

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Stating that "everything should be fair" and authorities should strictly follow due procedure under the law, the Supreme Court on Thursday gave the Uttar Pradesh government and its authorities three days to respond to pleas alleging that houses of those accused in last week's violence were illegally demolished. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Uttar Pradesh government, …

No Stay on 'Bulldozer Action', SC Sets 3-Day Deadline for UP Govt to Reply on Kanpur Flare-up Demolitions
2 years, 6 months ago

No Stay on 'Bulldozer Action', SC Sets 3-Day Deadline for UP Govt to Reply on Kanpur Flare-up Demolitions

News 18  

Saying it cannot put a stay on demolitions, the Supreme Court on Thursday granted three days’ time to the Uttar Pradesh government and other respondents to file their objections over the fresh pleas filed by Jamiat-E-Ulema Hind seeking to stop demolition drives in the state amid the aftermath of Kanpur violence. The plea was filed in the backdrop of Uttar …

Thousands protest ‘bulldozer justice’ against Indian Muslims
2 years, 6 months ago

Thousands protest ‘bulldozer justice’ against Indian Muslims

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — Protests have been erupting in many Indian cities to condemn the demolition of homes and businesses belonging to Muslims, in what critics call a growing pattern of “bulldozer justice” aimed at punishing activists from the minority group. The protests were sparked by derogatory remarks about Islam and the Prophet Muhammed made recently by two spokespeople of Prime …

Bulldozer on the loose: The Hindu Editorial on demolition of property of Muslim activists
2 years, 6 months ago

Bulldozer on the loose: The Hindu Editorial on demolition of property of Muslim activists

The Hindu  

The demolition of houses and buildings linked to protesters in Uttar Pradesh is nothing but retribution and collective punishment targeted at Muslims. The fig-leaf of legality attached to the claim that the action by the Prayagraj Development Authority was to clear an illegal building has been blown away by the fact that the notice of demolition was addressed to Mr. …

Former judges write to Supreme Court against U.P. demolitions
2 years, 6 months ago

Former judges write to Supreme Court against U.P. demolitions

The Hindu  

Six former judges of the Supreme Court and various High Courts and six senior advocates have appealed to the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance of the recent acts of bulldozing residences of those who protested in Prayagraj against the objectionable remarks made by certain BJP spokespersons. Shah, K. Chandru and Mohammed Anwar, and veteran advocates Shanti Bhushan, Indira …

Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind moves SC against UP\'s bulldozer policy
2 years, 6 months ago

Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind moves SC against UP\'s bulldozer policy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking a halt to the “extra-legal” and “precipitative action” of demolition of the residential properties of the accused allegedly involved in the recent violence that erupted in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh in the wake of the “objectionable and offensive remarks” about Prophet Mohammed by two leaders of the …

This bulldozer business alien to our criminal jurisprudence: Former judges on demolition drive
2 years, 6 months ago

This bulldozer business alien to our criminal jurisprudence: Former judges on demolition drive

India Today  

After the clashes that erupted in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj last week, the “illegally constructed” 2-storey residence of Javed Mohammad, identified as the main conspirator behind the violence, was demolished by the authorities on Sunday. Amid ongoing debate over “bulldozer politics”, India Today spoke to former judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts over the laws on demolition of …

Bulldozers reach Delhi's Shaheen Bagh after Jahangirpuri: Why Supreme Court halted one drive, but not the other
2 years, 7 months ago

Bulldozers reach Delhi's Shaheen Bagh after Jahangirpuri: Why Supreme Court halted one drive, but not the other

Firstpost  

The apex court refused to intervene in the Shaheen Bagh anti-encroachment drive, asking petitioners to approach the high court. A demolition drive at Shaheen Bagh in New Delhi landed up turning into a massive protest, with the issue reaching the footsteps of the Supreme Court. Today’s demolition drive by the civic body began nearly two weeks after the North Delhi …

Delhi BJP chief seeks action against AAP, Congress leaders for blocking bulldozers in Shaheen Bagh
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi BJP chief seeks action against AAP, Congress leaders for blocking bulldozers in Shaheen Bagh

India Today  

Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta has written to the Delhi top cop and the Commissioner of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation demanding action against leaders of the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party who sat in front of bulldozers in Shaheen Bagh this morning, resisting the SDMC’s anti-encroachment drive in the area. Anti-encroachment drives were planned in the SDMC areas …

Demolition drive to continue for illegal construction, says Delhi BJP chief
2 years, 7 months ago

Demolition drive to continue for illegal construction, says Delhi BJP chief

India Today  

Ahead of civic body polls in the national capital, BJP's Delhi unit chief Adesh Gupta has said that bulldozers will continue to do what they are meant for. The court's orders will be strictly followed at Jahangirpuri but in the rest of Delhi, we will continue demolition of illegal buildings," said Adesh Gupta, president, Delhi BJP. The party president has …

Jahangirpuri case: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi slams politicisation over violence, demolition drive – Firstpost
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri case: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi slams politicisation over violence, demolition drive – Firstpost

Firstpost  

After bulldozers rolled into Jahangirpuri for a demolition drive by North Delhi Municipal Corporation on Wednesday morning, the political mercury has been increasing New Delhi: Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday launched an attack on the opposition leaders who blamed the BJP-led government after bulldozers rolled into Jahangirpuri for a demolition saying that leaders should understand that “the issue …

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