India's Supreme Court on Wednesday strongly criticised states which were demolishing properties of suspected criminals, a practise critics say targets mostly minority Muslims, and issued guidelines to authorities.

India's Supreme Court restricts arbitrary demolitions, emphasizing due process and protection of citizens' rights.

India's ruling Hindu nationalist government is accused by rights groups and critics of ordering demolitions of properties belonging to Muslims as "punishment" following communal clashes or protests.India' s Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the government cannot order the demolition of property belonging to people accused of crimes

The Supreme Court said demolishing the house of an accused amounted to collective punishment on all family members

The Supreme Court of India condemns arbitrary bulldozer demolitions, affirming constitutional rights and the need for due process in property matters.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

The Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down pan-India guidelines to prevent arbitrary demolitions of properties in the country. and stated that it is not a happy sight to see women, children and ailing persons dragged to the streets overnight.

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The Supreme Court will announce guidelines for a national property demolition drive, known as 'bulldozer justice', on Wednesday. The bench has reserved the order after hearings on October 1

The Supreme Court will decide on the issue of framing a pan-India guidelines to regulate “bulldozer” action by authorities.