So-called bulldozer justice, in which state governments raze the homes and businesses of people as acts of retribution, has steadily increased in India in recent years.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down pan-India guidelines to prevent arbitrary demolitions of properties in the country. and stated that it is not a happy sight to see women, children and ailing persons dragged to the streets overnight.

The Supreme Court has ordered a halt to unauthorized demolitions known as 'bulldozer justice', ruling that demolitions must follow due legal process. Opposition leaders applauded the decision, seeing it as a pushback against lawless state practices.

The Supreme Court will decide on the issue of framing a pan-India guidelines to regulate “bulldozer” action by authorities.

The Supreme Court will announce guidelines for a national property demolition drive, known as 'bulldozer justice', on Wednesday. The bench has reserved the order after hearings on October 1