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 ...
How Supreme Court finally checked ‘bulldozer justice’ – and why it may not be enough
The court has passed strong directions against arbitrary demolitions but also carved out a significant exception.
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’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.
India's top court bans 'bulldozer justice' as punishment
India's Supreme Court has said that authorities cannot demolish homes merely because a person has been accused of a crime and has laid down strict guidelines for any such action. The ruling comes in response to a number of petitions seeking action against authorities using demolition as a punitive measure against those accused or convicted of crimes.
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
Tow truck driver allegedly lies about securing bulldozer after ‘crushing and killing’ Utah CEO and 16-year-old daughter
A tow-truck driver in Utah is accused of killing a CEO of an outdoor equipment company and his daughter after he failed to ...
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Bulldozer justice quashed
The SC strikes down ‘bulldozer justice,’ mandating strict accountability for officials involved in illegal demolitions The ...
Supreme Court puts brakes on ‘bulldozer culture’
Supreme Court condemns illegal demolitions, emphasizes compensation for victims, and criticizes state overreach in judicial ...
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DC Edit | End to bulldozer justice: Govts pulled up by SC
It could perhaps be one of the harshest indictments of the executive by the judiciary when the Supreme Court on Wednesday ...
Chiefs' Travis Kelce Scouts Bills ‘Bulldozer’ Josh Allen
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce gave high praise to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen ahead of their matchup.
Supreme Court verdict on bulldozer demolitions: Jamiat hails verdict, victims seek compensation
Supreme Court judgment on bulldozer demolitions hailed as historic, but victims demand compensation for their losses.
What will happen to Yogi Adityanath's 'bulldozer justice'? Here is what UP govt said after SC's verdict
The Supreme Court of India has issued guidelines restricting the demolition of properties without proper notice and due ...
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 ...