The tactic, in which state governments raze the homes and businesses of people as acts of retribution, has been on the rise in recent years.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (left) and former chief justice of India, Justice Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, are seen at a function in Uttar Pradesh on Feb. 16. ‘Bulldozer justice’ in India was the brainchild of Yogi Adityanath. (Photo: AFP)

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

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

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