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.
Bihar launches a new online land partition & registration system on Biharbhumi portal to simplify procedures, reduce disputes, and offer digital tracking. Learn how it benefits families.
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 identifies an 'inadvertent gap' in the amended Hindu Succession Act, leaving widows and mothers vulnerable. It directs the Centre to recast the law to secure their inheritance rights. Read the full analysis.
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.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath blames Congress appeasement & Jinnah for India's cultural division & Partition, citing the Vande Mataram controversy as the starting point. Read the full analysis.
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.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath asserts Congress's compromise on Vande Mataram song fueled separatism & Partition. He details historical events in the Assembly. Read the full analysis.
A Moradabad land acquisition court has ordered the attachment of the Bijnor DM's official residence for failing to pay Rs 25.2 lakh compensation to a landowner since 2020. Read the full story.
India is set to overhaul its property registration by linking every transaction to precise GIS maps, phasing out vague boundary descriptions. This nationwide digital shift aims to bring clarity and reduce disputes.
Bihar Industries Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal announced policy reforms & a new Industrial Security Force (BISF) to boost investor confidence. Details from the Bihar @ 2047 Vision Conclave.
Bombay High Court orders Nanded collector to act within a month on alleged encroachment of 23-acre govt land attached to Sikh Gurdwara. Failure will require personal court appearance. Details inside.
A CAG report reveals the Rail Land Development Authority failed to monetise surplus railway land effectively since 2006. Discover the audit findings and implications.
The Supreme Court of India overturned lower courts to uphold a father's will that disinherited his daughter for marrying outside the community. The ruling prioritizes the testator's wish over principles of equitable division. Read the full analysis.
Bengaluru police arrest a man for illegally occupying 482 acres of forest and government land in Kengeri using fabricated documents. Read the full investigation details.
A Pune citizens' group demands a clear policy on government and watan lands to prevent corruption, citing the Mundhwa case. They call for equal treatment of all accused and probe into Parth Pawar's alleged letter.
Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging Telangana HC order on prime land in Nagaram village owned by IAS, IPS officers. Relief for officials confirmed.
A 59-year-old man from Mudigere was arrested for allegedly using fake documents to claim over 1000 acres of government and forest land in Chikkamagaluru and Bengaluru. Police are probing a larger conspiracy.
Bihar's Deputy CM Vijay Sinha announces a special drive to ensure actual possession of allotted land for SC/ST beneficiaries. Read about the state's zero-tolerance policy on encroachment.
Karnataka Assembly passes Bill to amend Land Revenue Act, bringing clarity to Jamma Bane land ownership in Kodagu, reducing litigation, and safeguarding stakeholder rights. Read more.
Residents of Kot village in Faridabad approach Punjab & Haryana HC over a revised land consolidation plan they fear will cut road access and force distress sales. Key hearing on April 20.
Karnataka's revenue department has successfully transferred ownership of over 8 lakh agricultural plots from deceased owners to heirs. The move aims to help farmers access government schemes and prevent disputes. Read more about the Pauti khata campaign.
Telangana government reopens legal battle to reclaim 891 acres of prime IDPL land in Hyderabad, valued at Rs 20,000 crore, amid encroachment concerns. Read the full story.
Himachal Pradesh approved 1,181 land sales to non-agriculturists under Section 118, generating Rs 73 crore. The state now plans to amend this protective law. Explore the district-wise data and proposed changes.
Pimpri Chinchwad police arrest suspended sub-registrar Ravindra Taru in the alleged Rs 300 crore Mundhwa land deal involving Ajit Pawar's son Parth's firm. Key details on the Mahar watan land irregularities and ongoing probe.
CM Nitish Kumar unveils a 5-year industrial roadmap for Bihar, targeting Rs 50 lakh crore investment to create jobs and stop youth migration. Plan includes 100 MSME parks, 10 industrial parks, and a tech hub vision.
An FIR has been registered against multiple persons for the illegal transaction of 78 acres of land belonging to Shri Swami Hatiram Mutt in Navi Mumbai's Karanjade. The fraud, involving Rs 2.8 crore, dates back to 2006. Read the full investigation details
Jaipur's new land registry rule requiring conversion certificates faces backlash. Critics argue it disadvantages small landowners and contradicts a Supreme Court ruling. Read the full analysis.
Maharashtra's animal husbandry dept files civil suit to reclaim 6.32 hectares of govt land in Pune's Tathawade, illegally sold for Rs 33 crore. Read the full story.