Bengaluru: Probe into 1,000+ sites on park land ordered
The High Court orders a committee to investigate how over 1,000 residential sites were built on land meant for parks and civic amenities in Bengaluru layouts. Details inside.
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HYDRAA reclaims ₹3,000 crore govt land in Hyderabad
HYDRAA's major anti-encroachment drive in Miyapur secures 15 acres of prime government land valued at ₹3,000 crore. The agency also protected Water Board property in a separate action.
Bengaluru Court Orders Probe Into Park Land Scam
A Bengaluru court has ordered a committee to investigate the illegal conversion of park and amenity land into over 1,000 residential sites by a developer. Read the full story.
Bombay HC grants interim relief to Pune tehsildar in land case
Bombay High Court grants interim protection from arrest till Jan 19 to suspended Pune tehsildar Suryakant Yewale in illegal govt land transfer cases in Mundhwa and Bopodi. Details inside.
Bengaluru Reclaims Rs 6.26 Crore Govt Land in Drive
Bengaluru Urban district administration has reclaimed government land worth over Rs 6.26 crore in a coordinated anti-encroachment drive across all taluks. Read the full story.
Court Orders Charges Against Lalu in Land-for-Jobs Scam
A Delhi court has ordered framing of charges against RJD chief Lalu Prasad and 40 others in the alleged land-for-jobs scam, citing a criminal conspiracy. Read the full details of the case.
Third Arrest Looms in Bengaluru Govt Land Encroachment Scam
Bengaluru police probe illegal constructions on encroached government land in Yelahanka's Kogilu village. Two activists arrested, a third accused to be held soon. Details inside.
Kogilu land grab: Gang sold govt plots, gave fake ownership papers
A major land grab scam exposed in Bengaluru's Kogilu area. Gang charged lakhs for government land, issuing fake documents. Key details and police investigation inside.
Bail rejected in Pune's Rs 300 crore Mundhwa govt land deal case
Pune court rejects bail for Sheetal Tejwani in the Rs 300 crore Mundhwa government land scam. Magistrate cites serious allegations of cheating govt and evidence tampering risk. Details inside.
Widow's Rs 10 Crore Land Sold Via Forged Papers in Jamnagar
A 73-year-old widow in Jamnagar alleges a Rs 10 crore land fraud using fake documents. Read the full story of the forged sale agreement and police complaint.
Jharkhand HC Rejects Bail of Suspended IAS Officer Vinay Choubey
Jharkhand High Court denies bail to suspended IAS officer Vinay Choubey, accused in Hazaribag land sale and liquor scam cases. He remains in custody since May 2023. Read the full details.
SC Slams Uttarakhand Over Rishikesh Forest Land Grab
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand govt for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details of illegal constructions sought.
SC Slams Uttarakhand Over Rishikesh Forest Land Grab
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details inside.
Kerala's New SOP May Legalise Years of Land-Use Violations
Kerala's new land regularisation SOP could nullify years of legal action against 57 illegal constructions in Idukki, including resorts on govt land. Read the full investigation.
India's Land Act: Outdated Framework Fails Modern Challenges
Sourabh Roy argues India's fragmented land law framework is ill-equipped for rapid urban growth, record manipulation, and lengthy court disputes. Read the analysis.
Egra Municipality Chairman Arrested in Land Scam
Egra Municipality Chairman Swapan Nayek arrested in a major government land scam. He was remanded to 5-day police custody after defying Trinamool Congress. Read the full details.
CBI Court to Start Trial in Haryana's Manesar Land Scam Case
A special CBI court has decided to begin the trial in the high-profile Manesar land scam case, involving alleged illegal acquisition of 912 acres. Key accused include former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Read for full details.
Manesar Land Scam: CBI Court Frames Charges, Trial Starts
A special CBI court in Panchkula has framed charges in the Rs 1,600 crore Manesar land scam, marking the trial's start. Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda and others are named. Read the latest updates.
Farmer cheated of Rs 2.05 crore in Samruddhi expressway scam
A 67-year-old farmer in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar was allegedly swindled of Rs 2.05 crore over six years by a gang promising higher land compensation and government jobs. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
UP to Use GPS Rovers for Land Measurement
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directs the use of GPS-enabled rovers for land consolidation to ensure transparency and curb corruption at the grassroots level.
Pune Court Reserves Bail Order in Mundhwa Govt Land Case
Pune court reserves bail order for Sheetal Tejwani in Rs 300 crore Mundhwa government land deal case. The accused allegedly sold leased BSI land via a PoA. Details inside.
Goa Launches Digital Land Survey for Urban Property Cards
Goa government begins a landmark digital land survey this month to update records and issue Urban Property Cards (UrPro) in Panaji, Margao, and Cuncolim. Learn about the process and how landowners can participate.
Kerala Land Act Amendment: Who Really Benefits?
Kerala's 2025 land regularisation SOP, stemming from a 2023 Act amendment, promises relief for small holders but appears to shield major political and commercial violators in Idukki and beyond. Read the full analysis.
Jharkhand govt transfers 831 acres tribal land to Hindalco
Former CM Champai Soren accuses Jharkhand govt of forcibly acquiring 830.92 acres of tribal land in Kolhan to compensate for Palamu mining. He alleges bypass of tribal governance and threat to livelihoods.
King Charles, Catholic Church Own 16% of Earth's Land
A staggering 16% of Earth's land is controlled by a few entities, including the British Royal Family and the Catholic Church. Discover the world's top landowners and their vast holdings.
Cheating Case Filed in Jalandhar Land Deal Fraud
Jalandhar police register a cheating case over a Rs 1.5 crore land deal fraud. Four accused booked for forgery and criminal conspiracy. Details of the scam revealed.
Karnataka's Land Reform: Faster Approvals, Digital Process
Karnataka govt introduces major land conversion reforms with time-bound approvals, automatic clearances for industries & green energy. Read how this cuts red tape for investors.
Pune Land Scam: Office Boy Signed as Partner in Rs 21 Cr Case
State prosecution reveals Sheetal Tejwani's office boy signed key documents in Mundhwa land case, causing alleged Rs 21 crore loss. Court extends custody for deeper probe.
Rajasthan farmers await decision on 8,000 acres of oran land
Months after a mass protest, communities in Western Rajasthan still await government action to protect vital pasture and sacred oran land from commercial allocation, highlighting concerns over land policy and solar sector development.
Activists demand FIR vs Parth Pawar, Ajit Pawar's resignation
Activists Anjali Damania & Vijay Kumbhar demand FIR against Parth Pawar & Dy CM Ajit Pawar's resignation over Pune land scam. They threaten PIL if no action. Read full details.
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