Top Court Bans 'Bulldozer Justice'

India's top court slams states over "bulldozer justice," razing of illegal homes that allegedly targets Muslims
India's Supreme Court has warned state authorities that bulldozing illegally constructed homes in an "arbitrary pick and choose" way is an abuse of their powers.
India’s Supreme Court bans ‘bulldozer justice’
India’s Supreme Court banned the use of so-called “bulldozer justice,” the government demolition of homes by state officials to punish those accused of crimes that activists said was a tactic predominantly used by Hindu nationalist authorities ...
Chief Justice of India Justice Sanjiv Khanna, other judiciaries attend langar at Supreme Court
Chief Justice of India justice Sanjiv Khanna, other judiciaries attend langar at Supreme Court organised by lawyers at the supreme court canteen.
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
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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. The top court said it was not a happy sight to see women, children and ailing persons dragged to the streets overnight.
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.
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.
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 ...
India’s top court cracks down on use of bulldozers to demolish homes of crime suspects
Cow slaughter is punished by seven years in jail in Madhya Pradesh, and the burden of proof is on the accused. Slaughter of ...
Supreme Court Sets Guidelines To Curb Unlawful Property Demolitions
India's Supreme Court restricts arbitrary demolitions, emphasizing due process and protection of citizens' rights.
India's top court denounces demolitions of illegal properties, issues guidelines
India's Supreme Court on Wednesday strongly criticised states which were demolishing properties of suspected criminals, a ...
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