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'You can't come with bulldozers and demolish houses overnight': SC tells UP government

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 6 November 2024
The Supreme Court deemed the Uttar Pradesh government's demolition of homes for road widening illegal. Calling the actions "high-handed," the court mandated Rs 25 lakh compensation per affected family and a probe into the officials involved. The court emphasized the necessity of due process, including proper notice and response time for residents facing eviction.
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