Shield against bulldozers does not apply to squatters: SC

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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