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,” Justice Viswanathan addressed Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the State of Uttar Pradesh. Justice Gavai said that the bulldozer culture had continued even after the apex court decided to frame guidelines against illegal demolitions by the authorities. EDITORIAL | ​Demolition squad: On the Supreme Court and ‘bulldozer justice’ The court said there would be no bulldozer demolitions without the leave of the Supreme Court till October 1, the next date of hearing.

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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 …

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

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 …

DC Edit | End to bulldozer justice: Govts pulled up by SC
1 month, 1 week ago

DC Edit | End to bulldozer justice: Govts pulled up by SC

Deccan Chronicle  

It could perhaps be one of the harshest indictments of the executive by the judiciary when the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the government to call off the new-found practice of demolishing homes with bulldozers, delivering extra-judicial punishment to people accused of crimes. Unauthorised homes can be demolished but after following the due process for which the apex court has …

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 …

Officers Carrying Out Illegal Demolitions Liable To Restore Properties At Personal Cost & Pay Damages: Supreme Court
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

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 …

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 …

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

Demolition Of House For Crime Of One Person Amounts To 'Collective Punishment' On Entire Family Which Is Impermissible : Supreme Court
1 month, 1 week ago

Demolition Of House For Crime Of One Person Amounts To 'Collective Punishment' On Entire Family Which Is Impermissible : Supreme Court

Live Law  

While issuing a set of directions to curb "bulldozer actions", the Supreme Court has observed that demolishing the houses of persons on the ground of their alleged involvement in crimes would amount to inflicting a "collective punishment" on the family, which is impermissible under the Constitutional scheme. The question that is required to be considered is, as to whether if …

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 …

Demolition Presumed To Be Punitive When Property Is Selectively Chosen Suddenly After Occupant Is Accused Of Crime : Supreme Court
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Demolition Presumed To Be Punitive When Property Is Selectively Chosen Suddenly After Occupant Is Accused Of Crime : Supreme Court

Live Law  

In its judgment on bulldozer actions, the Supreme Court has significantly observed that if a particular structure is chosen suddenly for demolition, while other similarly situated structures in the same vicinity are not even touched, State malafide may loom large. Where it is established that selection of a property was arbitrary, and soon before initiation of action, an occupant of …

Demolition Presumed To Be Punitive When Property Is Selectively Chosen Suddenly After Occupant Is Accused Of Crime : Supreme Court
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Demolition Presumed To Be Punitive When Property Is Selectively Chosen Suddenly After Occupant Is Accused Of Crime : Supreme Court

Live Law  

In its judgment on bulldozer actions, the Supreme Court has significantly observed that if a particular structure is chosen suddenly for demolition, while other similarly situated structures in the same vicinity are not even touched, State malafide may loom large. Where it is established that selection of a property was arbitrary, and soon before initiation of action, an occupant of …

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

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

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

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

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

'Bulldozer Reminds Of Lawlessness' : Supreme Court Says Properties Can't Be Demolished Merely Because Of Criminal Accusations/Convictions
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

'Bulldozer Reminds Of Lawlessness' : Supreme Court Says Properties Can't Be Demolished Merely Because Of Criminal Accusations/Convictions

Live Law  

Sending a strong message against the trend of "bulldozer justice", the Supreme Court on Wednesday held that the executive cannot demolish the houses/properties of persons only on the ground that they are accused or convicted in a crime. Officials taking part in illegal demolition to be held accountable The Court also held that the public officials who demolish the properties …

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

Supreme Court's key verdict on ‘bulldozer justice’ today | What happened in hearings
Trending News
1 month, 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
1 month, 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 …

Bulldozer justice: Supreme Court to frame guidelines on demolishing properties
1 month, 1 week ago

Bulldozer justice: Supreme Court to frame guidelines on demolishing properties

India Today  

The Supreme Court will pronounce its ruling on Wednesday on petitions seeking to put brakes on the "bulldozer" action against the accused person as a corrective measure. The top court will also decide on framing nationwide guidelines aimed at preventing the “illegal” demolition of homes and other properties. The court emphasised that “public safety” is essential, and no religious structure …

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 …

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

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

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

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

Live Law  

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 …

‘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 …

Demolition of Immovable Property: A Call for Judicial Reform
1 month, 4 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 …

Will protect convicts too from punitive demolitions: Supreme Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Will protect convicts too from punitive demolitions: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday promised to protect even convicted criminals from State- A Bench of Justices B.R. Supreme Court hearing on bulldozer action updates But at the same time, the apex court, which has proposed to frame pan-India guidelines to protect private property from illegal and targeted State demolitions, said it would not condone or shield public encroachments, irrespective …

'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 …

No bulldozer demolitions without court nod till Oct 1, says SC
3 months ago

No bulldozer demolitions without court nod till Oct 1, says SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday imposed a nationwide restraint on demolition activities, ruling that no demolition, including of those accused or convicted of crime, should occur without the court’s explicit permission, expressing concern over the indiscriminate demolition actions and highlighting the need for judicial oversight. Even as the directive by a bench of justices Bhushan R Gavai and KV Viswanathan …

'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 …

Supreme Court red light on bulldozer justice till Oct 1
3 months ago

Supreme Court red light on bulldozer justice till Oct 1

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed authorities across the country not to demolish properties, including those accused of crime till October 1, without seeking its prior permission. However, such an order would not be applicable for unauthorised constructions on public streets, footpaths, abutting railway lines, water bodies, or public spaces,” the court ordered. A bench of justices B …

'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 …

When the Supreme Court takes on the bulldozer
3 months, 1 week ago

When the Supreme Court takes on the bulldozer

Hindustan Times  

Over the last three years, in multiple parts of the country, we have seen the advent of what some people call “bulldozer raj” and others — in a strange inversion of the phrase — call “bulldozer justice”. Much like “encounter killings”, bulldozer action is State-sanctioned punitive violence, that is conducted extralegally, and indeed, in violation of the rule of law. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Book Excerpt: Home Demolitions – And How Judges Reject Evidence of Eyes & Ears
1 year, 3 months ago

Book Excerpt: Home Demolitions – And How Judges Reject Evidence of Eyes & Ears

The Quint  

Ongoing proceedings before the Supreme Court pertaining to the spate of home demolitions, which have been carried out across the country by municipal authorities, present a striking example of how judges can continuously reject the evidence of their eyes and ears. It is pointed out to the court that the home demolitions—which have now been going on in a sporadic …

Demolitions as state-sanctioned collective punishment
1 year, 4 months ago

Demolitions as state-sanctioned collective punishment

The Hindu  

The aftermath of the recent violence in Nuh, Haryana, saw what is now a familiar pattern: immediately after the violence, the local administration, backed by the state, demolished a number of homes in localities or neighbourhoods. However, even as it does so, politicians, and at times, even officials of the administration, go on record to say that the purpose of …

Nuh violence: High Court stays bulldozer action against illegal structures
1 year, 4 months ago

Nuh violence: High Court stays bulldozer action against illegal structures

Op India  

On Monday, August 7, the Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed the Haryana government’s demolition drive on the illegal encroachments being carried out by the Haryana administration after rioters unleashed violence in the Nuh district of Haryana on July 31 during the Jalabhishek Shobha yatra. Court stays all demolitions.#NuhViolence #Haryana pic.twitter.com/hAfg4UiC91 — Live Law August 7, 2023 According to reports, …

Can\'t impose ban on demolitions across states: SC
2 years, 5 months ago

Can\'t impose ban on demolitions across states: SC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to pass an interim direction staying the demolition of properties of accused involved in violent protests across various states. The top court was hearing pleas filed by Muslim body Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind seeking directions to the Uttar Pradesh government and other states to ensure that no further demolition of properties of alleged accused …

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