Supreme Court To Pronounce Judgment Tomorrow On Pleas Challenging Bulldozer Actions By Authorities Against Houses Of Accused
4 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court To Pronounce Judgment Tomorrow On Pleas Challenging Bulldozer Actions By Authorities Against Houses Of Accused

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The Supreme Court will pronounce its judgment tomorrow on pleas challenging bulldozer actions allegedly taken by authorities across the country against houses of accused persons as a punitive measure.The pronouncement, by the bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan, will take place at 10:30 AM. The Supreme Court will pronounce its judgment tomorrow on pleas challenging bulldozer actions allegedly taken by authorities across the country against houses of accused persons as a punitive measure. To recap, the orders in the matter were reserved on October 1, with the bench expressing in clear terms that bulldozer action cannot be taken even against the house of a convict, let alone a person merely accused of a criminal offense, as a punitive measure. Recently, the Supreme Court, in the last uploaded judgment of former CJI DY Chandrachud, observed that "bulldozer justice" cannot be accepted in a society governed by the rule of law.

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Supreme Court slams 'bulldozer justice': Key takeaways from the verdict
4 months, 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…’
4 months, 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 …

Bulldozer justice: Supreme Court says ‘not a happy sight to see women, kids dragged to streets’ | Key guidelines
4 months, 1 week ago

Bulldozer justice: Supreme Court says ‘not a happy sight to see women, kids dragged to streets’ | Key guidelines

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavy on the trend of “bulldozer justice”, saying the authorities cannot demolish the house of a person simply on the grounds of them being accused of a crime. The executive cannot become a judge and demolish the properties of the persons accused,” a bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathanbench. The court …

‘Officials will pay for demolitions from their salary’: 5 Key SC observations on ‘chilling’ side of ‘bulldozer justice’
4 months, 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's key verdict on ‘bulldozer justice’ today | What happened in hearings
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4 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court's key verdict on ‘bulldozer justice’ today | What happened in hearings

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on Wednesday, November 13, on pleas seeking to stop authorities' “bulldozer” action against accused persons as a punitive measure. The top court will decide on framing pan-India guidelines to prevent the“illegal” demolition of homes and other properties. The court also remarked that “public safety” is paramount, and no religious structure, be it a …

Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on Bulldozer justice today, pan-India guidelines expected
4 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on Bulldozer justice today, pan-India guidelines expected

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court is set to deliver a verdict and issue guidelines on Wednesday on a pan-India property demolition drive initiated by authorities, also known as ‘bulldozer justice’. Bulldozer justice case The Supreme Court took cognisance of the matter after several petitions were filed against the demolition drive by various state governments at properties owned by people accused in criminal …

What DY Chandrachud said in his final order as CJI | Top quotes
4 months, 1 week ago

What DY Chandrachud said in his final order as CJI | Top quotes

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud served his last judgement at the Supreme Court on Sunday, before officially stepping down from the post, making way for his successor -- Justice Sanjiv Khanna. The apex court's last judgment under Chandrachud's pen expressed strong opposition towards "bulldozer justice", wherein state governments and their departments resort to demolition of personal property of those …

'Bulldozer Justice Simply Unacceptable Under Rule Of Law' : Supreme Court In Final Judgment Of CJI DY Chandrachud
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Demolition of Immovable Property: A Call for Judicial Reform
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Demolition of Immovable Property: A Call for Judicial Reform

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court's decision to strike down 'bulldozer justice' is a significant step towards ensuring due process and protecting the rights of individuals facing legal proceedings. The Court's stance recognizes that summary justice, where properties are demolished without following legal procedures, is undemocratic and can lead to arbitrary and unjust outcomes. It also emphasizes the importance of providing safeguards against …

Supreme Court stops illegal ‘bulldozer’ demolitions across the country till October 1
6 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,” …

Supreme Court to examine suggestions to stop ‘bulldozer justice’
6 months 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 …

SC to pronounce verdict on pleas against demonetisation on Monday
2 years, 2 months ago

SC to pronounce verdict on pleas against demonetisation on Monday

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its judgment on Monday on a batch of pleas challenging the government's 2016 decision to demonetise currency notes of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 denominations. According to Monday's cause list of the top court, there will be two separate judgements in the matter, which will be pronounced by Justices B R …

Bulldozer injustice to ‘teach a lesson’
2 years, 9 months ago

Bulldozer injustice to ‘teach a lesson’

The Hindu  

Shakespeare, speaking through Angelo in Measure for Measure, asks a pertinent question that resonates even today: “The tempter or the tempted, who sins most?” In the law on sedition, the Supreme Court of India made it clear that the one inciting violence is the guilty person. And so, the state comes down on the violent protesters with a heavy hand …

Breaking: Supreme Court To Pronounce Judgment On Pleas Seeking Loan Moratorium Extension Tomorrow
3 years, 11 months ago

Breaking: Supreme Court To Pronounce Judgment On Pleas Seeking Loan Moratorium Extension Tomorrow

Live Law  

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Supreme Court To Pronounce Judgment Tomorrow On Petition Challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Election
4 years, 3 months ago

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Live Law  

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[Breaking] SC To Pronounce Judgment Tomorrow In Contempt Case Against Prashant Bhushan Over His Tweets
4 years, 7 months ago

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Live Law  

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Padmanabha Swamy Temple Management Case: SC To Pronounce Judgment Tomorrow
4 years, 8 months ago

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Live Law  

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5 years, 4 months ago

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6 years, 5 months ago

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Live Law  

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6 years, 8 months ago

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Live Law  

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