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 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.
Goa's TCP Board has approved converting 35,685 sqm of orchards & natural cover into settlement zones in Calangute, Anjuna, Parra & Aldona. Critics flag lack of cumulative environmental study. 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.
Delhi's L&DO will resume leasehold to freehold conversions in 2026 using govt circle rates, ending a 3-year pause. Relief for 60,000 property owners.
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.
Goa's TCP department withdraws settlement zone approval for 3 lakh sqm in Arambol after public protest. Key details on the decision and affected land parcels inside.
A pastor from Kerala and seven others arrested in Maharashtra's Amravati for alleged forcible conversions. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls it 'deeply disturbing'. Read the full details.
The Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government is embroiled in controversy over an alleged illegal land lease order for a vital green space in Bengaluru, pitting development against environmental concerns. Read more about the unfolding political and legal batt
Maharashtra police arrest a Kerala pastor and 7 others for alleged forced conversion. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemns the arrests, calling them 'deeply disturbing'. Read the full story.
Residents of Arambol, Goa, protest as 3 lakh sqm of private forest is converted to settlement zone, fearing ecological disaster and water scarcity. Read about the local fight against the controversial TCP decision.
Uttar Pradesh police arrest pastor and two others in Fatehpur following a complaint alleging forced religious conversion. Bajrang Dal workers stage protest outside the church. Details inside.
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.
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.
Bikaner police register FIR under new anti-conversion law after VHP alleges illegal religious activity in Shri Dungargarh village. Investigation underway.
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.
Madras High Court dismissed a PIL against a rice mill on a Pudukottai wetland, imposing a ₹1000 fine on the petitioner for acting on 'premature apprehension'. Read the full details of the court's decision.
Karnataka government introduces new rules to streamline the conversion of agricultural land for other purposes, aiming to boost development and reduce bureaucratic hurdles. Learn about the key changes.
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.
A junior resident at Lucknow's KGMU suspended after a colleague accused him of sexual exploitation, blackmail, and pressuring her to change religion. An FIR has been registered. Read the full details.
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 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.
Supreme Court cancels agricultural lease in Dharwad forest, orders Karnataka govt to reclaim 134 acres. Ruling stresses forest land cannot be used for farming. Read the full verdict.
A Kheda sessions court rejected bail for two accused in a foreign-funded religious conversion case. The court cited flight risk and evidence of large-scale operations across states. 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.
The crucial survey to convert the Pathankot-Jogindernagar narrow gauge railway line to broad gauge is complete, paving the way for enhanced connectivity in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district. Read more about this transformative project.
The IPL 2026 mini-auction and ECB's NOC stance trigger a player crisis for PSL 2026. Key stars like Jason Holder, Finn Allen set to miss the tournament. Details inside.