LAWS(SC)-2024-11-36

IN RE: DIRECTIONS IN THE MATTER OF DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES Vs. IN RE: DIRECTIONS IN THE MATTER OF DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES

Decided On November 13, 2024
In Re: Directions In The Matter Of Demolition Of Structures Appellant
V/S
In Re: Directions In The Matter Of Demolition Of Structures Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) I. BACKGROUND : This batch of Writ Petitions filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India seeks to raise the grievance on behalf of various citizens whose residential and commercial properties have been demolished by the state machinery, without following the due process of law, on the ground of them being involved as an accused in criminal offences.

(2.) The petitions inter alia seek a direction to the Union of India and the concerned States directing them that no precipitative action be taken in respect of residential or commercial properties of any accused in any criminal proceedings.

(3.) It has also been prayed that a direction be issued for strict action to be taken against the officials of the state machinery who have participated or participate in future in such an illegal exercise of demolition.