​SC’s Guidelines on Illegal Demolition of Private Property

On 13th November, 2024, the Supreme Court (SC) laid down a series of guidelines to ensure that due process is followed for demolishing the properties of citizens.

  • These guidelines were a part of the court’s verdict in a case that had raised the issue of demolition of properties by state authorities as a punishment for the alleged involvement of the property owner in a crime.

SC’s Rationale for the Guidelines

Right to Shelter

  • The SC noted that the accused is not the only one who lives or owns such properties.
  • It highlighted that the right to life with dignity ....
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