Mon Sep 02 20:46:28 UTC 2024: – The Supreme Court observed that a house cannot be demolished even if the person has been accused or convicted
– Bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan to issue pan-India guidelines on demolition of houses
– Petition filed by Muslim scholars’ body challenging bulldozer action against accused individuals
– Concerns raised about houses being demolished immediately after 2022 riots and based on accusations against tenants
– Solicitor General argued that houses are only demolished for municipal law violations
– SC to continue hearing the matter on September 17 and will issue guidelines to address concerns raised about “bulldozer justice” practice

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