India's Supreme Court has ruled that property owned by those accused of crimes cannot be demolished without due judicial process, emphasizing the rule of law.
The judgement stated that orders for demolitions must include a 15-day notice for owners and opportunities for personal hearings prior to any action.
Critics argue that demolitions, often linked to communal tensions, disproportionately target Muslims and may serve as punitive measures against minorities under the BJP's rule.
The Supreme Court suggested that such selective demolitions violate principles of justice, cautioning that they appear to penalize individuals before legal proceedings are completed.
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