New Delhi. SC on bulldozer action Today, the Supreme Court again heard the case against bulldozer action in many states including UP. The court said that public safety is paramount and any religious structure encroaching on roads, water bodies or railway tracks should be removed. 

Our instructions apply to everyone: SC

The court also said that India is a secular country and its directions for bulldozer action and anti-encroachment drive will be applicable to all citizens, irrespective of their religion.

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Vishwanathan was hearing petitions challenging bulldozer action against people accused of crimes. This trend, prevalent in many states, is often called 'bulldozer justice'. State officials have said in the past that only illegal structures are demolished in such cases.