On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of India ruled against what is known as 'Bulldozer Justice'. It refers to demolition of buildings as an action taken against someone accused of a crime. The SC said that demolitions should be carried out with proper legal procedures in place. Property owners now have to be given a 15-day notice and even an opportunity to defend themselves. In recent years, 'bulldozer justice' has emerged as a political tool that rendered many homeless and affected their businesses. Watch this video to find out more.

India's Top Court Bans 'bulldozer Justice' | GRAVITAS

The Supreme Court of India issued a judgement aimed at limiting the practice of ‘bulldozer justice’ on Wednesday (Nov 13). A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan issued pan-India guidelines on a nationwide scale, setting a standardised process for demolishing properties.

'Demolition costs to be deducted from officers' salaries,' SC sets guidelines to curb 'bulldozer justice'

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday (Oct 1) said any religious structure, be it a temple or dargah (mosque), must go if it encroaches on roads or railway tracks, adding that public safety was paramount.

'Temple or mosques, they have to go': Indian SC on encroachment and bulldozer justice

India's Supreme Court, on Tuesday (Sep 17), issued a strong warning to state authorities regarding the use of "bulldozer justice," emphasising that even a single case of unlawful demolition goes against the principles of the Indian Constitution.

India: SC freezes 'bulldozer justice'; no demolitions without approval until October 1

India's Supreme Court on Monday (Sept 2) in response to several petitions challenging the demolitions of the homes of individuals accused of crimes, questioned the legality of such names.

'House can't be demolished even if person is a convict': Supreme Court on 'bulldozer justice'

On Sunday, the West Bengal Police filed a complaint following the a video showing a man, who is allegedly a local TMC politician, mercilessly attacking a woman and a man on road made rounds of social media.

‘Bulldozer justice’: West Bengal Police launch probe into viral video of man thrashing woman, BJP slams TMC

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