Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samajwadi Party (SP), and Asaduddin Owaisi, the president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM), have both welcomed the Supreme Court’s recent guidelines concerning anti-encroachment drives and demolitions, calling it a significant step toward safeguarding citizens’ rights. The ruling, which requires local authorities to follow due process and obtain judicial approval before carrying out demolitions, has been seen as a rebuke to the unchecked demolitions witnessed in several states in recent years.
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The guidelines come in the wake of growing concerns about the misuse of bulldozer actions, which have been perceived as targeting specific communities, particularly marginalized and minority groups. Akhilesh Yadav, who has been vocal in his opposition to such measures, called the ruling a victory for justice, stating that it would prevent the arbitrary use of bulldozers, which he argued were being used as tools of political vendetta. He further expressed hope that this ruling would ensure that such practices remain “parked in the garage” and not be misused for political gain.
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Similarly, Owaisi hailed the Supreme Court’s intervention, emphasizing that the decision was a much-needed safeguard for the rights of those who have been wrongfully affected by such demolitions. He added that the government must respect the judicial guidelines to prevent further instances of injustice, especially to communities already vulnerable to discrimination.
The Supreme Court’s guidelines mandate that demolitions should not be carried out without clear evidence of illegal encroachments, and local authorities must provide adequate notice and the opportunity for affected individuals to present their cases in court. The ruling has been viewed as a timely reminder that justice must be served through legal and transparent means, not through the force of bulldozers.
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