The Supreme Court ruled that any demolition must be preceded by proper surveys, written notices, and consideration of objections

If the notice raises an objection, the court said, it should be decided by a speaking order in “due compliance with the principles of natural justice.”

In his last judgment before retirement, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud vehemently denounced "bulldozer justice," stating that such justice is "unknown to any civilized system of jurisprudence." He cautioned against selective demolitions as acts of reprisal and emphasized that state officials involved in such actions must be held accountable.

The full text of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud's recent judgment on illegal demolitions in Uttar Pradesh mentions "justice through bulldozers is unknown to any civilised system of jurisprudence.

Supreme Court condemns "bulldozer justice" and demands due process for removal of illegal encroachments to protect citizens' rights.