Steno Legal Dictation No. 476

Bulldozer justice is a euphemism for instant retributive action against accused persons whereby their homes are demolished with much fanfare. In sensational cases where there is a lot of public outcry, authorities often resort to this short-cut method to assuage public sentiments. The trend was initiated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who is 2017 reportedly stated, My government will bulldoze houses of anyone even thinking of perpetuating crime against women and weaker sections of the society.