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Shield against bulldozers does not apply to squatters: SC

IndiaTimes Thursday, 24 July 2025 ()
The Supreme Court clarified that its guidelines for evicting illegal structures do not apply to encroachments on government land, riverbanks, or land near water bodies. This statement came during a hearing on a petition alleging contempt of court by the Assam government for demolishing houses in Goalpara district without following due process.
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