In a significant ruling, the Odisha High Court quashed Rourkela Development Authority's notice for removing structures from government land, citing procedural lapses and violation of natural justice principles.
A Delhi court sentences accused in multi-crore Safdarjung CGHS land scam, with judge calling corruption a 'cancer' destroying society. Key developments and sentencing details revealed.
In a startling case from Karnataka's Koppal district, a farmer discovers his mortgaged agricultural land was auctioned by a bank without his knowledge, raising serious questions about banking transparency and farmer rights.
Odisha authorities launch massive anti-encroachment operation in Bhitarkanika, clearing illegal hotels and structures from protected government land near the national park.
Supreme Court orders Maharashtra government to disclose real beneficiaries of prime sea-reclaimed land in Mumbai, questioning allocation transparency in high-value real estate.
In a significant ruling, Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to decide within 3 months on a Mohali man's plea regarding his residential land incorrectly classified as forest area since 1996.
In a significant environmental drive, Karnataka authorities have successfully cleared 50 acres of illegally occupied forest land in Arasinamakki, restoring protected territory and sending a strong message against encroachers.
Hundreds of tea plantation workers in Assam's Dibrugarh district stage massive protest against handing over 57 bighas of tea garden land to Oil India Limited, fearing livelihood loss and environmental damage.
Jharkhand MP Jiten Choudhary reveals alarming inconsistencies in tribal land protection laws across India, highlighting how some states leave indigenous communities vulnerable to displacement and exploitation.
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In a significant judicial development, the Supreme Court has transferred the trial of a hit-and-run accident case involving a judicial officer from Punjab to Delhi, citing concerns over fair trial proceedings.
Karnataka's forest department faces a severe wildlife healthcare crisis as critical veterinarian positions remain vacant for over 10 years, endangering protected species across the state's reserves and national parks.
Hundreds of farmers in Doddaballapur stage massive protest against compulsory land acquisition for industrial corridor, demanding fair compensation and transparency in the process.
Kerala witnesses rare political unity as parties and NRIs voice strong opposition to government's swift SIR land acquisition initiative, raising concerns over farmer rights and transparency.
In an unexpected move, India's Supreme Court declines contempt proceedings against an advocate who hurled a shoe at Chief Justice Gavai, suggesting the incident should 'die a natural death'.
In a significant conservation effort, Karnataka Forest Department initiates legal action to reclaim nearly 600 acres of precious forest land from illegal encroachments in Chikkamagaluru's coffee heartland.
Lai Autonomous District Council cancels 138 land settlement certificates in Hailakandi district after discovering fraudulent allocations. Major crackdown on illegal land deals shakes Assam's administrative circles.
Tribal communities in Odisha's Malkangiri district fiercely resist government land acquisition for industrial development, raising crucial questions about indigenous rights and sustainable progress.
The Supreme Court issues notice to Madhya Pradesh government after High Court's controversial decision to condone 4.5-year delay in election petition case. Judicial accountability under scanner.
Cyber criminals hack Haryana's land records portal, fraudulently register properties worth crores in Bhiwani and Sirsa districts. Authorities launch investigation into the security breach.
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India achieves remarkable 266,000 hectares annual forest gain, emerging as global reforestation champion according to latest FAO assessment.
In a landmark judgment, Telangana High Court exposes blatant violations in land acquisition cases, protecting property rights of citizens against arbitrary government actions.
Maharashtra's Chief Electoral Officer Dr. S. Chockalingam launches groundbreaking digital land records initiative, transforming property documentation with cutting-edge technology.
In a landmark ruling, Punjab & Haryana High Court condemns violent land grabs, asserting that property ownership must be determined through legal channels, not brute force and intimidation tactics.
A respected school principal in Ranchi was fatally attacked while his family members sustained serious injuries in a violent assault linked to an ongoing land dispute. The horrific incident has sent shockwaves through the community.
Bengaluru Urban officials uncover massive land scam involving 273 illegal forest land grants totaling nearly 450 acres in shocking investigation findings.
Jharkhand government proposes converting 250 sq km of Saranda forest into a sanctuary, balancing conservation goals with tribal community concerns and livelihoods.
In an unprecedented governance success, Gumla district administration settles 746 long-pending land conflict cases just before Diwali, bringing relief to thousands of families.
SC exposes shocking land encroachment in Rajasthan, blaming influential figures for blocking housing projects. Court demands immediate action on disputed properties.