Supreme Court Slams Bulldozer Actions in UP, MP, Rajasthan: “Against the Law,” Says Justice Gavai
Supreme Court Condemns Bulldozer Operations in Minority Areas, Calls for Urgent Review of Government Actions
News: Supreme Court Hits Out at Bulldozer Operations in UP, MP, Rajasthan
In a landmark hearing on September 2, the Supreme Court of India expressed its strong disapproval of the recent bulldozer operations conducted in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The bench, led by Justice B. R. Gavai, criticized the governments of these states for their actions, stating that demolishing the houses of accused individuals before the legal process begins is “against the law.”
The petition, filed by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, argued that these bulldozer actions predominantly target the minority Muslim community. The petitioners provided a detailed list of incidents where houses were bulldozed, often within hours of an accusation, without any judicial process. One specific case in Madhya Pradesh was highlighted, where the house of an accused’s father was demolished shortly after an incident occurred, without awaiting a trial.
Justice Gavai questioned whether the government or local administrations have the right to bulldoze a person’s house solely because they are an accused. “This is not justice; it’s an unlawful act,” stated Justice Gavai during the proceedings. The Supreme Court made it clear that it would be issuing strict instructions and notices to all states involved in such practices.
The bench has scheduled the next hearing for Monday, and it is expected that the Court will issue detailed guidelines to prevent such actions in the future.
