Top Court Bans 'Bulldozer Justice'

India’s Top Court Bans ‘Bulldozer Justice’ Often Used Against Muslims
The tactic, in which state governments raze the homes and businesses of people as acts of retribution, has been on the rise in recent years.
How Supreme Court finally checked ‘bulldozer justice’ – and why it may not be enough
The court has passed strong directions against arbitrary demolitions but also carved out a significant exception.
‘Bulldozer Justice’ Is Collective Punishment: Supreme Court Curbs State Overreach
The Supreme Court on November 13, 2024 condemned States which are punishing accused undertrial persons by bulldozing their homes. This is a naked display of “might is right” said the apex court while
What Supreme Court said about ‘bulldozer justice’ in its verdict
Highlighting the importance of public officials being held accountable, the Supreme Court laid down guidelines to curb illegal demolition of the homes of persons accused in criminal cases. Here are the details.
India Supreme Court rules against ‘bulldozer justice’ as permissible punishment for crimes
India's Supreme Court released a ruling on Wednesday finding that the country's authorities cannot use demolition of properties as punishment for those accused or convicted of crimes. It set
India's top court bans 'bulldozer justice' as punishment
India's Supreme Court has said that authorities cannot demolish homes merely because a person has been accused of a crime and has laid down strict guidelines for any such action. The ruling comes in response to a number of petitions seeking action against authorities using demolition as a punitive measure against those accused or convicted of crimes.
India’s top court cracks down on use of bulldozers to demolish homes of crime suspects
The top court took a tough stance on “bulldozer justice” in response to a batch of petitions against the demolition of homes and businesses of suspected criminals by authorities as a form of punishment.
Apex Court Runs Over Bulldozer: Supreme Court Verdict Curbs Arbitrary State Actions With Landmark Pan-India Demolition Guidelines
The recent Supreme Court verdict against "bulldozer justice" marks a significant shift in India’s legal landscape, promising ...
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Supreme Court slams 'bulldozer justice': Key takeaways from the verdict
The Supreme Court has slammed 'bulldozer justice', calling it unconstitutional. File Photo/Reuters The Supreme ...
Bulldozer Justice: Supreme Court lays down pan-India guidelines, says ‘not a happy sight to see women, children…’
The Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down pan-India guidelines to prevent arbitrary demolitions of properties in the country.
Supreme Court on bulldozer action: ‘No demolition without following guidelines, 15-day notice’
The Supreme Court directed that no demolition should be carried out without prior 15-day notice to the owner of the property.
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Supreme Court's Verdict on 'Bulldozer Justice'
The Supreme Court issued guidelines to prevent arbitrary demolition of properties by governments. It requires a prior show ...
Supreme Court Halts Bulldozer Justice, Issues Strict Demolition Guidelines For States
The Supreme Court has put a halt to the controversial practice of bulldozer justice, issuing a landmark ruling that sets ...
Bulldozer justice: Supreme Court says ‘not a happy sight to see women, kids dragged to streets’ | Key guidelines
The Supreme Court issued a list of guidelines for authorities while issuing a strong message against the trend of “bulldozer ...