In July 2026, what action did the Supreme Court take on a batch of contempt petitions alleging arbitrary bulldozer demolitions?
Question and options
In July 2026, what action did the Supreme Court take on a batch of contempt petitions alleging arbitrary bulldozer demolitions?
- It convicted the officials of contempt
- It declined to hear the batch
- It ordered an immediate nationwide freeze on all demolitions
- It transferred the batch to the National Green Tribunal
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - It declined to hear the batch
On 16 July 2026, the Court declined to hear the batch. The petitions alleged that demolitions violated its earlier guidelines.
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