‘Bulldozer Justice’ Continuing in UP Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Says Allahabad HC

‘Bulldozer justice’ continuing in UP despite Supreme Court ruling, says Allahabad HC

The bench questioned whether the top court’s November 2024 ruling on punitive demolitions was being followed in the state.

Allahabad HC Questions Govt over the Bulldozer Action, Seeks Clarity on SC Guidelines

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday observed that punitive demolition of structures continues to take place in Uttar Pradesh despite the Supreme Court's November 2024 ruling that "bulldozer justice" is unacceptable under the law. India News | Allahabad HC Questions Govt over the Bulldozer Action, Seeks Clarity on SC Guidelines.

HC flags continued demolitions in UP despite SC ruling on bulldozer justice

Allahabad High Court expressed concern over whether the immediate initiation of demolition proceedings following the registration of an offence amounted to a colourable exercise of executive discretion rather than a bona fide enforcement of municipal or statutory law.

Allahabad HC flags continued “bulldozer justice” despite Supreme Court guidelines

Expressing concern over the alleged manner in which executive powers are being exercised in Uttar Pradesh, the Allahabad High Court recently observed that punitive demolitions continue in the State despite the Supreme Court’s November 2024 judgment in the “Bulldozer Justice” case, Live Law reported. The Court questioned whether demolishing a structure immediately after the commission of an alleged offence amounts to a colourable exercise of exec…