Sun Nov 10 06:48:15 UTC 2024: ## Chief Justice Chandrachud Delivers Final Verdict Before Stepping Down, Condemns “Bulldozer Justice”
**New Delhi, India** – Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud delivered his final judgment at the Supreme Court on Sunday, November 5th, before officially stepping down from the post. The verdict, issued on November 6th, strongly condemned the practice of “bulldozer justice,” where state governments demolish private property without proper legal process.
The case involved the 2019 demolition of journalist Manoj Tibrewal Aakash’s ancestral home. The Supreme Court found that the demolition was carried out solely based on a public announcement through drum beats, with no written notice or legal justification provided to the occupants.
In a significant ruling, the apex court ordered the state to pay an interim compensation of ₹25 lakh to the petitioner and initiate disciplinary action against officials responsible for the illegal demolition.
Justice Chandrachud’s tenure as Chief Justice of India ends on Sunday, November 5th. He will be succeeded by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who will assume office on Monday, November 6th.
This ruling marks a strong statement from the outgoing Chief Justice against the misuse of executive power and sets a precedent for upholding due process and protecting individual rights.
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