India's Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling against the arbitrary use of bulldozers for demolishing illegally constructed homes, describing such actions as an abuse of power by state authorities. The court's decision comes amid concerns that these demolitions have been used as a tool in a hate campaign against minority communities protesting discriminatory laws. The ruling has garnered support from various opposition groups, while the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has stated that it will comply with the court's direction. The Supreme Court emphasized that demolitions should not be conducted in a selective manner, warning against the executive overstepping its limits by targeting properties of accused individuals. Victims of these demolitions, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, are now seeking compensation following the court's intervention, which aims to put an end to arbitrary and targeted actions.