https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=460241 The Supreme Court states that property demolition cannot be used as punishment for an accused or convict outside established legal process. Even where a structure is alleged to be unauthorized, the executive must act only under governing law and after fair notice, hearing, and a reasoned decision. The judgment further holds that demolishing premises occupied by family members or other unconnected persons may amount to collective and disproportionate punishment, contrary to Article 21, the presumption of innocence, and the rule of law. It also sets binding safeguards on notice, procedure, documentation, and accountability before any demolition action. en-us Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:02:51 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=460241 The Supreme Court states that property demolition cannot be used as punishment for an accused or convict outside established legal process. Even where a structure is alleged to be unauthorized, the executive must act only under governing law and after fair notice, hearing, and a reasoned decision. The judgment further holds that demolishing premises occupied by family members or other unconnected persons may amount to collective and disproportionate punishment, contrary to Article 21, the presumption of innocence, and the rule of law. It also sets binding safeguards on notice, procedure, documentation, and accountability before any demolition action. Case-Laws Indian Laws Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=460241