Binding directives issued by SC to put brakes on ‘bulldozer culture’

The Apex Court noted that states punish accused persons awaiting trials by driving bulldozer into their homes and thus, indulge in a naked displace of “might is right” without sparing a thought for their families. The Bench invoked extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to issue “binding directives” to make the public officials more accountable. This includes a 15 days prior notice of demolition to the occupants. The judgement followed petitions which had sought redress against states’ “bulldozer culture”.