On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of India adjourned till July 13, the hearing on petitions by the Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind that alleged due process was not followed during the recent demolition of some private properties in Prayagraj and Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh
The plea underscores that the reason for demolition given by the authorities was shocking, as it negated rule of law as well as Constitutional provisions.
In states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi, punitive action by way of the bulldozing of houses is being taken against 'criminals' and 'masterminds' of violent protests, couched in building laws and backed by state police. How legal are such demolitions? - Issue Date: Jun 27, 2022