In Re:Destruction Of Public&Pvt.; Prop vs State Of A.P. & Ors

The Supreme Court initiated suo motu proceedings regarding the destruction of public and private properties during agitations, leading to recommendations for amendments to the Prevention of Damage to Public Property (PDPP) Act. The Court emphasized the need for a rebuttable presumption of guilt for accused individuals involved in direct actions that damage public property, shifting the burden of proof to the accused once the prosecution establishes initial evidence. Additionally, it was recommended that leaders of organizations calling for such actions be held accountable for abetment, and provisions for videography of damaging activities be included in the Act.