DY Chandrachud’s Final Verdict: Bulldozer Justice Unacceptable

In his final judgment, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud ruled that “bulldozer justice” is unacceptable, emphasizing the protection of citizens’ homes as a fundamental right. He stressed the need for due process before demolitions and warned against unlawful, selective reprisal actions. The verdict came in a case concerning the demolition of a house in Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj in 2019.