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.
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.
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.
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.
Udupi police arrest an inter-state burglar and recover gold worth ₹3.9 lakh. The theft occurred on Dec 4, 2025, after the homeowner left a key in the meter box. Read the full story.
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.
A young man, Yuvaraja B, died after his speeding bike crashed into a bridge barrier near Kaup, Udupi, early Friday. Read the full details of the tragic road accident.
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.
Mangaluru police apply stringent KCOCA against two accused in violent Kaup land dispute case. One arrested, one absconding. Details on the escalating conflict 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 Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti visited the historic Hosamarigudi Temple in Kaup, expressing profound spiritual peace. Read about his visit and the temple's acclaimed renovation.
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 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.
Padubidri police raided a lodge near NH 66 in Kaup, arresting two men for allegedly running a prostitution ring and rescuing women. The accused lured distressed women for illegal activities. Read the full details.
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.