# Bombay HC rejects bulldozer justice, gives doctor time for road widening

2026-08-07T10:54:54+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Bombay High Court has refused to allow 'bulldozer justice' in a road widening case in Satara. The Kolhapur bench gave Dr Dilip Patil, a local doctor, four weeks to voluntarily remove a portion of his residential-cum-hospital building that obstructs a proposed 15-metre road. If he fails, the Satara Municipal Council may take coercive action. The court noted that the road widening is for public welfare and will ease traffic congestion. The term 'bulldozer justice' refers to extrajudicial demolitions without following legal procedures. The court also directed the parties to negotiate compensation privately.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/not-in-favour-of-bulldozer-justice-says-hc-gives-time-to-doctor-to-raze-part-of-building-for-road-101786097405839.html>

Tags: Bombay High Court, bulldozer justice, demolition, HC order, Road widening, Satara
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