'Shocks our conscience': Supreme Court pulls up Uttar Pradesh on demolitions

Monday, 24 March 2025
Supreme Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh government's swift demolition of houses in Prayagraj, deeming it "shocking" and hinting at allowing owners to rebuild, pending the case's outcome. The demolitions targeted homes of a lawyer, professor, and others within 24 hours of notice. The state defended its actions, but the court noted procedural violations and insufficient response time.

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