Tue Sep 03 22:09:53 UTC 2024: – The Supreme Court observed that a house cannot be demolished even if the person has been accused or convicted of a crime
– The court will put out pan-India guidelines to address concerns regarding the demolition of houses and buildings
– Petitioners raised concerns about houses being demolished in cases where occupants were accused of instigating violence or crimes
– The central government argued that houses are only demolished for violations of law
– The court noted the need for guidelines on demolishing unauthorized buildings to be enforced across the state
– The Supreme Court will continue hearing the matter on September 17, and is dealing with multiple cases related to “bulldozer justice” involving demolishing properties linked to criminal activities.

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