SC on Bulldozer Action: Supreme Court To Frame Pan-India Guidelines, Says ‘How Can House Be Demolished Just Because He Is Accused?’
"How can house be demolished just because he is accused?" the top court asked. The apex court observed while hearing a batch of petitions challenging bulldozer actions against accused individuals in various cases.
Today, September 2, the Supreme Court strongly opposed "bulldozer action" against the accused in criminal cases nationwide. The top court used strong words against "bulldozer action" and said that a house cannot be demolished even if the person has been convicted. "How can house be demolished just because he is accused?" the top court asked. The apex court observed while hearing a batch of petitions challenging bulldozer actions against accused individuals in various cases. The top court also expressed its intention to frame pan-India guidelines to address the concerns over authorities in several states resorting to the demolition of houses of persons accused of crimes. New Supreme Court Flag and Insignia Consisting of Ashoka Chakra, SC Building and Constitution of India Unveiled by President Droupadi Murmu (See Pic).
Supreme Court To Frame Pan-India Guidelines
#BreakingNews: Supreme Court's tough words against 'bulldozer justice'
'Can't demolish property of accused or convicts'
Top court to issue pan India guidelines
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How Can House Be Demolished Just Because He Is Accused? Asks SC
"How can house be demolished just because he is accused?" #SupremeCourt asks on 'Bulldozer Actions" https://t.co/7mfcAHxfpA
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