Whenever rioters in India set government or private property on fire, which fundamental rights apply? This question arises because, on November 13, 2024, a Supreme Court bench led by Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice K.V. Viswanathan made a remark about bulldozer action, stating:
“Bulldozer demolitions infringe the right to shelter, guaranteed under Articles 19 and 21. Depriving such innocent people of their right to life by removing shelter from their heads, in our considered view, would be wholly unconstitutional.”
Justice Gavai also argued that a person builds a home once in a lifetime, and demolishing it due to an offense is unfair.
But, Milord, did you also consider—
➡️ What about the criminals who riot, loot, and commit arson?
➡️ Do they ever think about someone else’s home and family before destroying them?
➡️ Do they remember Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution while committing rape, murder, and arson?
India Burned on Holi, But the Constitution Remained Silent
During the recent Holi festival, mobs set fire to government and private properties in multiple states. In Indore and other cities, after India’s World Cup victory, mobs emerging from mosques caused destruction worth crores.
These rioters, who don’t pay a single rupee in taxes, who have never contributed to the country’s development, freely burn government buildings, trains, buses, shops, and homes.
Justice Gavai, please answer this—
🔹 When an innocent person builds a house with their lifelong savings, is burning it not a crime?
🔹 Shouldn’t government property, built with taxpayers’ money, be protected?
🔹 Does public property not fall under the protection of Articles 19 and 21?
Bulldozer vs. Arson: Why This Legal Bias?
When it comes to demolishing illegal structures of rioters, the judiciary insists on:
✅ Due process must be followed.
✅ Notices should be served.
✅ No demolition without legal procedures.
But when the same rioters burn government and private property, which law applies to them?
❓ Do they issue notices before setting fire to shops and homes?
❓ Do they seek permission before looting and destroying markets?
If bulldozer action is unconstitutional, is arson and rioting constitutional?
Does Article 19 and 21 not apply before committing violent crimes?
Questions You Must Ask Yourself:
🔸 Why does the Constitution remain silent when rioters burn government property?
🔸 Why doesn’t the Supreme Court take suo motu action when Hindu shops and homes are torched?
🔸 Why don’t human rights organizations speak up when innocent citizens’ cars and businesses are looted?
🔸 Why do so-called intellectuals stay silent when Hindu festivals face violent attacks?
Justice Must Be Based on Ground Reality, Not Just Books
Milord, the biggest problem is that these rioters never target your property. That’s why the judiciary’s approach seems one-sided.
Those who make rules against bulldozer actions—
🚨 Will they ever make strict laws against rioters and arsonists?
Every citizen deserves security—
✅ Not just from bulldozer actions
✅ But also from those who burn homes and businesses
Respect for the Constitution can only exist when criminals and rioters face equal punishment. If someone burns property, they should be made to pay for it.
🚜 India doesn’t need fear of bulldozers; it needs an end to the fear of rioters! 🚜
“Justice must be equal for all, not just for those who shout the loudest.”
🇳🇪 Jai Bharat, Vandematram 🇳🇪
