Supreme Court Stands Firm Against Unlawful Demolitions

The Supreme Court has started hearing pleas regarding the alleged demolition of properties, including those of accused persons, across several states. The court emphasized that no demolitions should occur without its permission until October 1, except for unauthorized structures in public places or court-ordered demolitions.

The Supreme Court commenced hearings on Tuesday on a series of pleas alleging that properties, including those of accused criminals, were being unlawfully demolished in several states.

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan, on September 17, mandated a halt on demolitions, including those involving accused individuals, until October 1, unless permitted by the court.

The judiciary underscored that even a single instance of illegal demolition contradicts the ethos of the Constitution, although its directive does not apply to unauthorized structures in public places or demolitions ordered by a court of law.