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.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand govt for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details of illegal constructions sought.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court dismisses a 2021 FIR over a land dispute from the 1990s, calling it an abuse of legal process. The court sets aside the chargesheet and all proceedings. Read the full details.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details inside.
Bihar STF and Patna police arrest Pintu Yadav, a top-10 wanted criminal linked to murder, robbery, and illegal land grabbing. Details on his criminal record and high-profile cases inside.
Supreme Court holds Uttarakhand's entire executive accountable for systematic forest land grabbing since 2000. State given two weeks to file detailed affidavit. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Patna police arrested 11 gang members for illegal land possession and seized weapons & liquor. SP details the operation in Gaurichak. Read the full story.
A land dispute in Pilibhit's Bailha village escalates as 10 individuals allegedly assault two sisters. The attack followed their father's help in reclaiming 3.5 acres of government land. Read the full details.
Bihar's Disaster Management Minister Narayan Prasad alleges police negligence and collusion with land mafia in Bettiah. He claims his complaints about illegal encroachment were ignored until he intervened.
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.
A land survey team and police personnel were attacked in Bettiah's Dubaulia village, leaving five injured including a circle officer. The dispute involves a two-acre plot. Read details.
Six police personnel were injured and a vehicle vandalised in Sandeshkhali when a mob attacked a team sent to summon a TMC worker linked to land-grabbing. Read the full report on the escalating tensions.
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.
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.
Odisha BJP government announces major steps to resolve Malkangiri's decades-old land conflict. Plan includes reviewing 1000+ cases, granting permanent land rights to tribals, and rehabilitation. Details after December clashes.
Karnataka High Court imposes a Rs 1 lakh fine for a forged property claim, calling it a waste of court time. The 20-year battle over 3 acres in Bengaluru involved fake documents.
A Bengaluru head constable has been suspended after an FIR in a major land-grabbing case involving forged documents. He is also accused of extorting gold and cash. Details inside.
Days after SC's strict order, Rishikesh sees violent protests over forest land demarcation. Locals block highway, pelt stones at officials. Get the full story on the 2,866-acre land dispute.
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.
Allahabad High Court gives UP Chief Secretary one month to pay compensation for land acquired in 1977, warning of contempt charges. The court slammed departments for treating the applicant like a 'shuttlecock'.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces cancellation of trade licences on encroached PGR/VGR land in West Karbi Anglong after deadly violence. KAAC given deadline for court affidavit. Read for details.
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.
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.
Karnataka High Court cancels land acquisition for BMICP due to 17-year delay and lack of public purpose. Landowner's petition upheld. Details inside.
Tensions escalate in Assam's Karbi Anglong over grazing land disputes. High Court stays eviction of settlers as Karbi groups demand protection of Sixth Schedule rights. Read the full story.
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.
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.
A large rally in Jaisalmer demanded action against alleged encroachment of municipal land under the guise of Waqf claims. Protesters submitted a memorandum with key demands.
A special MCOCA court remands gangster Suryakant Andekar in police custody for land-grabbing and extortion in Pune. The case involves Rs 5.4 crore rent and threats. Read the full details.