Tue Sep 03 13:07:08 UTC 2024: – Supreme Court to lay down “pan-India” guidelines on using bulldozers to demolish houses of people accused of crimes
– Concerns raised over increasing use of bulldozers to demolish properties of accused individuals
– Bench invited suggestions for proposed guidelines, will not protect unauthorised constructions
– States must follow procedure prescribed by law for demolition
– Uttar Pradesh government assures compliance with procedure in demolitions
– Court emphasizes need for guidelines to prevent unauthorized demolitions, ensure legal remedies
– Mehta argues that notices were issued in cases where demolitions happened after accused were involved in crimes
– Bench to issue guidelines to prevent misuse of bulldozers, ensure legal compliance in demolitions
– Matter posted for further hearing on September 17.

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