Current Affairs - Bills and Acts - Discussion

Article 142 of the Indian Constitution grants the Supreme Court the power to pass orders necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it. Invoking this Article, the Supreme Court issued guidelines to ensure due process in property demolitions, mandating procedures such as 15-day notice periods, personal hearings, and videotaped proceedings. This directive aims to prevent arbitrary demolitions and promote fairness in administrative actions, particularly in cases where demolitions are linked to accusations against individuals or their family members.