The bench directed that no demolition be carried out without prior show cause notice and within 15 days from the date of the notice being served.It directed that proceedings of demolition shall be videographed.The bench made it clear that its directions will not be applicable if there is unauthorised construction on public land or an order of demolition by the court of law.It said accused and convicts have certain rights and safeguards in light of the Constitution and the criminal law.The top court delivered its verdict on pleas seeking framing of guidelines on demolition of properties in the country.
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