New Delhi: The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that public safety is most important. If any religious structure, be it a temple, dargah or gurudwara, encroaches on a road, water or railway line, it must be removed. The Supreme Court emphasized that India is a secular country. Bulldozer action and anti-encroachment action will be applicable to all citizens, irrespective of religion. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Vishwanathan was hearing petitions challenging the bulldozing action against people accused in crime cases. This action has been named 'Bulldozer Justice'.
Supreme Court reserved the decision
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will issue guidelines to all citizens on the issue of demolition of properties. Along with this, the court reserved its decision on those petitions in which it has been alleged that the properties of the accused are being demolished in many states. The court said that its guidelines will be applicable throughout India. It is making it clear that merely being an accused or guilty of a person cannot be a ground for demolishing property.
Bulldozer action is the last option, action against illegal construction will not stop…Supreme Court bluntly
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No separate law for any particular religion: Supreme Court
The bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Vishwanathan said that whatever decision we are taking. Releasing it for all citizens, all institutions, and not for any particular community. There cannot be a separate law for any particular religion. He will not patronize any unauthorized construction on public roads, government lands or forests. The court said that we will try to ensure that our order does not help those who encroach on any public place.
'Being accused or guilty is not a basis for demolishing property'
After hearing the case, the bench said that the order has been reserved. The court further said that the ban on bulldozer action will continue till the final decision is taken in this case. Earlier the court had said that if there is even a single case of illegal demolition then it is against the values of our Constitution. The court said it would make it clear that being accused of a crime cannot be a ground for demolishing property.
Interim stay on bulldozer action will continue: SC
The Supreme Court said that this can be done only in cases of violation of civil rules. The court has extended the interim ban on demolition without permission. The Supreme Court on Tuesday reiterated its stand on 'bulldozer justice' and said mere accusation or conviction of a heinous crime cannot be a ground for demolishing property.
