<h1>Judges rule extra-judicial 'bulldozer' demolitions amount to lawless state, issue national guidelines to protect families' rights</h1> A Supreme Court bench said its ruling equated extra-judicial 'bulldozer' actions with a lawless state and issued pan-India guidelines to curb such practices, framing the decision around protection of families and other human rights affected by punitive property demolition linked to alleged criminality. The Chief Justice expressed satisfaction with the judgment, credited a colleague as co-author, and said judicial tenure does not determine administration quality. The Chief Justice also highlighted efforts to improve judicial infrastructure, expedite high-court appointments, and increase opportunities for young lawyers to strengthen court efficiency.