Published: Nov 13, 2024, 21:00 IST | Updated: Nov 13, 2024, 21:00 IST
World Nov 13, 2024, 21:00 IST
India: Top Court Bans ‘Bulldozer Justice’ As Punishment
The Supreme Court strongly condemned "arbitrary" bulldozer action on Wednesday, ruling that the executive branch cannot overrule the courts and destroy people's homes based only on criminal accusations. The top court issued stringent guidelines for demolitions and cautioned against the "executive's excesses," stating that negligent officials would be held accountable.