Overview

• The Supreme Court of India ruled against the practice of demolishing homes without due process, often targeting minority communities.
• The court emphasized that demolitions must follow a 15-day notice period, allowing time for legal challenges.
• Justices criticized the selective targeting of properties, particularly those belonging to Muslims, as unconstitutional.
• The ruling aims to curb arbitrary state actions and reinforce the rule of law, mandating compensation for unlawful demolitions.
• Despite the ruling, there are concerns about its enforcement due to political pressures and the entrenched use of 'bulldozer justice'.