Supreme Court on Bulldozer Justice.  The Supreme Court has expressed displeasure over the bulldozer action. The court made a strict comment on this matter while giving instructions to all the states on this matter.

While hearing the case, the bench of Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice K.V. Vishwanathan said that a house cannot be demolished just because there is an accused, no one can be held guilty without trial. At the same time, the administration cannot become a judge in this matter. If a house is demolished illegally, then compensation should be given. 

The court said that the officials who took illegal action should be punished. Hearing cannot be done without hearing anyone's side. 

Opportunity should be given to remove illegal construction: Court 

The court further said that the information about the notice should be given to the District Officer (DM). Also, the order should be sent to the Chief Secretary of all the states. Opportunity should be given to remove the illegal construction. Information should be given in the notice as to how the house is illegal. Notice should be given as per the rules of the local municipal corporation. Also, no action should be taken within 15 days of giving the notice. 

There should be no bias in bulldozer action: Court

While reading the verdict, the court said, "The names of the officials present during the action should be recorded. Also, videography of the illegal construction should be done."

Bulldozer action should be taken in the presence of nodal officer: Court

The court said that if there is only one accused in a case, then why should the whole family be punished by demolishing the house. The house cannot be taken away from the whole family. While giving the verdict, the court said that the DM of every district will appoint a nodal officer for the demolition of any structure in his jurisdiction.

The court further said that the nodal officer will ensure that the concerned people get the notice on time. Also, the reply to the notice should also be received on time. Under any circumstances, the bulldozer process should be done in the presence of the nodal officer. While reading the verdict, the court also said that the court will keep an eye on the bulldozer action taking place in the country.