The Supreme Court of India has ordered that no properties, including those belonging to accused individuals, be demolished across the country without its prior approval till October 1. A bench consisting of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan stressed that even a single case of illegal destruction violates the Constitution's provisions. "Even if there is one instance of an illegal demolition… it is against the ethos of our Constitution," the bench observed.

A PTI report stated that the court clarified that its injunction does not extend to illegal buildings on public highways or pathways.