Former Chief Justice BR Gavai Condemns Bulldozer Demolitions as Executive Overreach and Violation of Constitutional Rights

Nov 26, 2025 09:28 pm CST

Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai criticizes state authorities for using bulldozers to demolish homes of crime suspects without due process, calling it executive overreach that punishes innocent families. The Supreme Court has intervened to protect constitutional rights, allowing citizens to petition High Courts and holding officials accountable for illegal demolitions.