On safeguards against ‘bulldozer justice’, why Allahabad HC delivered a split verdict
The Allahabad High Court ruled that the state cannot demolish a house as punishment for an alleged offence, but delivered a split verdict on whether it can impose additional safeguards against such actions. Justices Atul Sreedharan and Siddharth Nandan emphasized that demolitions should not serve as punitive measures, yet disagreed on the court's authority to create further protections. The case will now be referred to a third bench for further consideration.