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

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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 will not be applicable if there is unauthorised construction on public land or an order of demolition by the court of law. Accountability for High-Handed Officials Highlighting the importance of oversight, the Court stated, "Public officials who take law into their hands and act in such a high-handed manner must be fastened with accountability." Protecting Individual Liberty, Upholding Rule of Law The Supreme Court underscored the importance of safeguarding individual liberty as part of maintaining a constitutional democracy.

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