'Bulldozer justice' now illegal in India - but who will pay for my broken home?
The court has banned authorities from arbitrarily razing down homes but victims say the ruling changes nothing for them.
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 against the minority Muslim community.
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
How Yogi Adityanath government reacted to Supreme Court's 'bulldozer justice' ruling
The apex court said that no property of the accused should be demolished without a prior show cause notice and the affected must be given at least 15 days to respond.
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.
Editorial: Bulldozer justice must stop
Bulldozer justice has become a buzzword in many States where homes and properties are being targeted selectively for ...
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Bulldozer justice quashed
The SC strikes down ‘bulldozer justice,’ mandating strict accountability for officials involved in illegal demolitions The ...
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 ...
Poetry To UK Precedent: What Went Into Landmark 'Bulldozer Justice' Verdict
In a landmark judgment yesterday, the Supreme Court demolished the idea of 'bulldozer justice' that several state governments ...
You demolish, you pay: Is this the end of “bulldozer justice”?
The Supreme Court of India drafts tough guidelines for the kind of demolitions UP is now famous for. Now, any official ...
'Bulldozer parked in garage': Opposition hails SC order on 'bulldozer justice' - Who said what
Opposition parties have unequivocally welcomed the Supreme Court's order on 'bulldozer justice', terming it a necessary ...