A division bench of the Allahabad High Court on Monday delivered a split verdict on whether additional measures are needed to stop punitive demolitions of properties belonging to persons accused of crimes. In November 2024, the Supreme Court held as illegal the practice of demolishing properties of persons accused of crimes as a punitive measure. However, the Allahabad High Court had in February remarked that demolitions continued to be used as punishment despite the Supreme Court order. He said that in cases of alleged punitive demolitions, it would be open for aggrieved persons to approach the High Court. Also read: Why does ‘bulldozer justice’ continue in spite of the Supreme Court ruling it illegal in November?