One year after the Supreme Court of India's landmark ruling on November 13, 2024, that declared punitive demolitions illegal and reaffirmed that no home or property could be razed without due process of law, questions continue to loom large over its implementation.
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Despite the apex court's categorical ban and detailed procedural safeguards, reports of politically motivated or retaliatory demolitions have persisted across several states, raising concerns about the erosion of judicial authority and the rule of law.
M Huzaifa, advocate practising at the Supreme Court of India, speaks to Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff about the persistence of so-called 'bulldozer justice', the gaps in the enforcement of the court's directives, and the continuing challenges faced by citizens seeking legal protection against arbitrary State action.
02/12/2025