Rush Hour: SC stays ‘bulldozer action’ across country till October 1
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The Supreme Court has passed an order staying demolitions across the country without its permission till October 1. The directive came on a batch of pleas against “bulldozer actions” by authorities and does not apply to illegal constructions in public spaces.
There are no provisions in Indian law that allow for the demolition of property as a punitive measure, but the practice has become commonplace in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states. It has been used to target Muslims in particular.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta objected to the court’s order, saying it unduly restricts the powers of statutory authorities. The bench remained firm, saying that even one instance of illegal demolition would be against the “ethos of the Constitution”. Read on.
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Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has resigned as the Delhi chief minister. Delhi minister Atishi will take over the post till the next Assembly elections in the capital.
Kejriwal had said on Sunday that he would quit the post in two days and return to the office only if elected again. This came two days after he was released on bail in the Delhi liquor policy case.
The Aam Aadmi Party has demanded that the Delhi Assembly elections be held in...
