Tue Sep 03 04:26:01 UTC 2024: – The Supreme Court observed that a house cannot be demolished even if the person has been convicted, while hearing a petition challenging bulldozer action against accused individuals in various cases
– The bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan said they will put out pan-India guidelines to address concerns regarding the demolition of houses and buildings
– Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave noted that houses in Delhi were demolished immediately after the 2022 riots, alleging that their occupants had instigated the violence
– Justice Viswanathan mentioned that “nobody should take advantage of lacunas” and a “father may have a recalcitrant son, but if the house is demolished on this ground…this is not the way to go about it”
– Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that houses are being demolished when there is a violation of the law, while the bench noted that there is a breach in following the law
– The Supreme Court will continue hearing the matter on September 17, dealing with multiple cases related to using bulldozers to demolish properties allegedly linked to individuals involved in criminal activities, which has been subject to significant controversy.

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