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'.
The Supreme Court acquits a man in a 2013 rape case, citing a 'sixth sense' that the parties could reconcile. The bench emphasized the need for nuance in consent cases. Read the full legal 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.
Indian IT major Coforge announces a landmark $2.35 billion acquisition of US-based AI firm Encora, reshaping its global AI capabilities. Read the full details.
Allahabad High Court dismisses forgery case against international shooter Vartika Singh, citing lack of evidence. Details on the court's ruling and the shooter's relief.
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 NICE Road notified in 2007, citing inordinate delay and violation of landowners' rights. A major victory for affected farmers.
Karnataka High Court cancels land acquisition for BMICP due to 17-year delay and lack of public purpose. Landowner's petition upheld. Details inside.
The Greater Mohali Area Development Authority has successfully acquired 716 acres of land from nine villages for its ambitious Eco City 3 project, paving the way for a new integrated township.
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.
Infosys sells a major land parcel in Anekal Taluk to Puravankara for Rs 250 crore, boosting the developer's Bengaluru pipeline to a potential GDV of Rs 13,900 crore. Read the full details.
Allahabad HC clears international shooter Vartika Singh in a cheating case linked to an NCW berth bribe demand of Rs 25 lakh. Court cites lack of evidence. Read details.
Haryana High Court reprimands Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran for arbitrary pricing, bars charging escalated rates from land oustees. Landmark ruling protects affected families.
India's Supreme Court closes the Sandesara financial dispute, directing Rs 5,100 crore to banks and quashing all criminal cases. Read the full details of the landmark settlement.
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.
Farmers in Andhra Pradesh villages oppose land acquisition for the Amaravati rail line under the RFCTLARR Act, demanding a Land Pooling Scheme instead. Protests intensify as authorities seek state government resolution.
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 bail for five habitual offenders, ruling criminal antecedents are vital in bail decisions. Read the full analysis of the landmark judgment.
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 multibagger stock under Rs 100 makes a strategic move by acquiring a 100% stake in a Singapore-based firm. Discover the details and market impact here.
A CAG report reveals the Rail Land Development Authority failed to monetise surplus railway land effectively since 2006. Discover the audit findings and implications.
Congress workers in Patna protested against BJP's alleged misuse of agencies after a Delhi court rejected the ED's chargesheet against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. Read the full story.
Calcutta High Court dismisses rape & IT Act charges against a man accused by ex-girlfriend. Justice highlights need for legal sufficiency over sensitivity. Read the full judgment details.
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench dismissed a criminal case against a Ramtek businessman, imposing ₹50,000 costs on complainants for suppressing facts in a settled civil dispute. Read the full judgment details.
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.
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.