{"id":32190,"date":"2024-11-14T18:09:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T12:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=32190"},"modified":"2024-11-14T18:09:49","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T12:39:49","slug":"guidelines-to-curb-illegal-demolitions-by-supreme-court-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/14-11-2024\/guidelines-to-curb-illegal-demolitions-by-supreme-court-of-india","title":{"rendered":"Guidelines To Curb Illegal Demolitions By Supreme Court of India\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/Governance; Judiciary; Government Policies &amp; Interventions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recently, the Supreme Court of India laid down comprehensive <strong>guidelines to curb demolition of people\u2019s homes and private properties<\/strong> by the government<em> \u2018only on the ground that they are accused of a crime\u2019.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Background<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The practice of demolishing properties as a punitive measure has been observed in several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These demolitions have often been justified on grounds of encroachment or unauthorised construction but have raised serious concerns about legality and human rights violations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Concerns Regarding Illegal Demolition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The illegal demolition of private property is a serious issue that raises several legal and ethical concerns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Violation of Fundamental Rights: <\/strong>Article 21 of the Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. The right to shelter is considered a part of this right, and illegal demolition can deprive individuals of their homes and basic necessities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Violation of Procedural Fairness and Natural Justice:<\/strong> This principle requires fair treatment and unbiased decision-making. Illegal demolitions can violate this principle by not providing affected individuals with a fair hearing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Erosion of Rule of Law: <\/strong>Illegal demolitions undermine the rule of law and can lead to a culture of impunity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Governance Concerns:<\/strong> Such actions can damage the government&#8217;s credibility and erode public trust.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Displacement and Hardship: <\/strong>Illegal demolitions can lead to displacement, loss of livelihood, and significant financial hardship for affected individuals and families.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Unrest:<\/strong> Such actions can spark protests and social unrest, further destabilizing the situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Guidelines Issued by the Supreme Court<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>15-Day Notice:<\/strong> A mandatory 15-day notice must be given before demolition to allow for legal challenge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Due Process: <\/strong>Demolitions must follow due process, with clear reasons provided by authorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal Backing:<\/strong> Demolitions need proper authorization, including court orders where necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right to Shelter: <\/strong>Demolitions should not proceed solely based on accusations; the right to shelter under Article 21 is emphasized.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Right to Challenge: <\/strong>Property owners and tenants can challenge demolition orders during the notice period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accountability:<\/strong> Officials conducting illegal demolitions may face disciplinary actions, contempt charges, and be liable for compensation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personal Hearing: <\/strong>Affected parties are entitled to a personal hearing before finalizing demolition orders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Videography Requirement<\/strong>: Demolitions must be recorded for transparency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contempt &amp; Restitution<\/strong>: Violations of guidelines may lead to contempt proceedings and restitution costs for officials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exemptions<\/strong>: Protections don\u2019t apply to unauthorized structures in public spaces or court-ordered demolitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Supreme Court\u2019s guidelines mark a significant step towards ensuring justice and fairness in the process of demolitions.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By mandating a notice period, personal hearings, and videography, the court aims to protect the rights of individuals and prevent arbitrary actions by the authorities.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These guidelines also highlight the importance of following due process and respecting the rule of law, setting a precedent for state laws to align with these principles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-law\/sc-guidelines-illegal-demolitions-9667414\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source: IE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, the Supreme Court of India laid down comprehensive guidelines to curb demolition of people\u2019s homes and private properties by the government \u2018only on the ground that they are accused of a crime\u2019.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-32190","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-current-affairs"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32190","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32190"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32190\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32191,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32190\/revisions\/32191"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32190"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32190"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32190"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}