'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
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.
Opinion
Can Judicial Guidelines Work When ‘Bulldozer Justice’ is PM's Political Slogan?
On 9 November, the Supreme Court said, “Bulldozer justice is simply unacceptable under the rule of law...Justice through bulldozers is unknown to any civilized system of jurisprudence.” ...
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‘Officials To Pay From Salary’: SC Lays Down Guidelines On ‘Bulldozer Justice’
File photo Srinagar- Equating 'bulldozer justice' with a lawless state of affairs where might is right, the Supreme Court on ...
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 ...
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 ...
'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 ...