Supreme Court Declines Contempt Pleas Over Bulldozer Demolitions

Brief By timesnownews / 6:26 PM on 16 Jul 2026

The Supreme Court refused to entertain contempt petitions over recent bulldozer demolitions, saying allegations of corruption and illegal encroachments require factual examination by High Courts. The bench stressed authorities must follow due process before demolitions, while reaffirming that action against illegal constructions is permissible only within the framework of law and established legal procedures.