SC to Set Pan-India Guidelines on ‘Bulldozer Justice’
The Supreme Court of India, during the Jahangirpuri case hearing, questioned the use of bulldozers for demolishing properties of accused individuals without following due legal processes. Justice B.R. Gavai emphasized that even if an individual is a convict, demolitions cannot be carried out without adherence to the law. The bench, led by Chief Justice K.V. Viswanathan, proposed establishing pan-India norms to address these concerns and ensure legal procedures are followed uniformly across the country, ensuring rights are protected while addressing encroachments.
