Explore various issues with the tendency of states to enact extrajudicial punishment through bulldozer justice in India. What does various judicial rulings say? Discuss.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Important aspects of Governance; Function of the Judiciary.
Topic: Important aspects of Governance; Function of the Judiciary.
Q3. Explore various issues with the tendency of states to enact extrajudicial punishment through bulldozer justice in India. What does various judicial rulings say? Discuss. (150 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: NDTV
Why the question: The Supreme Court came down heavily on ‘bulldozer justice’, questioning how a house can be demolished just because it belongs to an accused or a convict. Key Demand of the Question: Examine the issues related to the practice of “bulldozer justice” in India and discuss judicial rulings on the matter. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Brief mention of “bulldozer justice” as a form of extrajudicial punishment by state authorities. Body: First part: Issues with Bulldozer Justice: Violation of Rule of Law, Due Process Violations, Targeted and Discriminatory Actions, Property Rights Infringement Second part: Judicial Rulings: Olga Tellis case, recent SC judgement. Conclusion: Stress the need for upholding constitutional values and judicial processes to prevent misuse of power by state authorities.
Why the question:
The Supreme Court came down heavily on ‘bulldozer justice’, questioning how a house can be demolished just because it belongs to an accused or a convict.
Key Demand of the Question:
Examine the issues related to the practice of “bulldozer justice” in India and discuss judicial rulings on the matter.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Brief mention of “bulldozer justice” as a form of extrajudicial punishment by state authorities.
Body:
First part: Issues with Bulldozer Justice:
Violation of Rule of Law, Due Process Violations, Targeted and Discriminatory Actions, Property Rights Infringement
Second part: Judicial Rulings:
Olga Tellis case, recent SC judgement.
Conclusion:
Stress the need for upholding constitutional values and judicial processes to prevent misuse of power by state authorities.