India’s top court slams states over “bulldozer justice,” razing of illegal homes that allegedly targets Muslims
New Delhi — India’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that authorities demolishing illegally-constructed homes and other properties belonging to suspected criminals is unconstitutional and must cease. The practice is allegedly used widely by several state governments to punish suspects outside the court justice process, and is commonly known as “bulldozer justice.” “The executive can’t become a judge … Read more