Supreme Court hears appeal challenging bulldozer action
The Supreme Court stated on Monday that a convicted individual’s house cannot be destroyed, as they heard a petition against using bulldozers on accused persons in different cases. A panel of Judges BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan announced they will release nationwide regulations to tackle issues related to the destruction of homes and structures.
“How can house be demolished just because he is accused? Can’t be demolished even if he is convicted. Even after telling SC Bar is … we don’t find any change in attitude,” justice Gavai remarked while hearing a plea filed by the Muslim scholars’ body, Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind.
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The Supreme Court will continue hearing the matter on September 17.
The highest court is currently handling numerous cases concerning the use of bulldozers to destroy properties believed to be connected to individuals engaged in criminal activities. This has also caused significant controversy and is commonly referred to as “bulldozer justice.”