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File photo of Bareiily Development Authority deployed bulldozers to demolishing properties in allegedly a crime case.

Victims of bulldozer action in UP welcome Supreme Court verdict, say will seek compensation

Prayagraj/Bareilly, Nov 14 (PTI) A day after the Supreme Court verdict on bulldozer action, the victims of demolition drives across Uttar Pradesh have breathed a sigh of relief and said they would take legal recourse to seek compensation for their losses. The Uttar Pradesh government, which has been receiving flak from various quarters over its

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The Supreme Court of India emphasized the importance of the rule of law, stating that it safeguards citizens from arbitrary state power and is crucial for democracy. The court issued guidelines for property demolitions, stressing the need for legal principles over arbitrary actions and holding officials accountable for abuses of power.

Rule of law umbrella concept to protect citizens against State’s power: Supreme Court

New Delhi, Nov 13 (PTI) The rule of law is an umbrella concept to protect citizens against the power of the State and it is necessary for democracy and good governance, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday. Laying down pan-India guidelines on demolition of properties, the apex court said the rule of law ensures that

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The Executive cannot replace the Judiciary and legal process should not prejudge guilt of an accused, the Supreme Court said today, taking a tough stand on the issue of 'bulldozer justice' and laying down guidelines for carrying out demolition.

Properties can’t be demolished merely because someone is accused or convict: Supreme Court

New Delhi, Nov 13 (PTI) Coming down hard on instant ‘bulldozer justice’, the Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down pan-India guidelines on demolition of properties and said the Executive cannot become a judge, declare an accused as guilty and demolish his house. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan said it

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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav

This is first time that Supreme Court has imposed hefty fine on UP govt against bulldozer action: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 9 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav slammed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath saying that this was the first time in the country that the Supreme Court has imposed a hefty fine of Rs 25 lakhs on the Uttar Pradesh government against the bulldozer action. Akhilesh Yadav said, “Fights

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