Tue Sep 03 00:26:02 UTC 2024: – Supreme Court observed that a house cannot be demolished even if the person has been accused or convicted
– Justices Gavai and Viswanathan will put out pan-India guidelines to address concerns regarding demolition of houses
– Several houses in Delhi were demolished after 2022 riots, petitioners allege occupants instigated violence
– Father’s house demolished in Udaipur because tenant’s son was accused of a crime
– Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argues houses demolished only in case of municipal law violations
– Justices express need for guideline on demolishing unauthorised buildings to be enforced across the state
– Supreme Court to continue hearing the matter on September 17
– Bulldozer justice, demolishing properties linked to criminal activities, subject of controversy.

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