Himachal Govt Challenged Fair Land Compensation Order
Himachal Pradesh government's Supreme Court appeal against a high court order for higher land compensation sparks outrage among activists and affected families. Details inside.
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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.
India's Land Act: Outdated Framework Fails Modern Challenges
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.
10 Booked for Assaulting Sisters in Pilibhit Land Row
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 Minister Accuses Police of Land Mafia Collusion
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.
CBI Court to Start Trial in Haryana's Manesar Land Scam Case
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.
Farmer cheated of Rs 2.05 crore in Samruddhi expressway scam
A 67-year-old farmer in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar was allegedly swindled of Rs 2.05 crore over six years by a gang promising higher land compensation and government jobs. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
Bettiah Land Dispute Turns Violent, 5 Cops Injured
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.
UP to Use GPS Rovers for Land Measurement
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.
Goa Launches Digital Land Survey for Urban Property Cards
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.
Congress leader blocks NTPC coal road with wall in Hazaribag
Former minister Yogendra Saw erected a brick wall on a key road, disrupting NTPC's coal transport in Hazaribag. The administration intervened, clearing the blockade after a heated standoff. Read the full details.
Chandigarh Land Pooling Policy Gets Kataria's Backing
UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria revives hopes for a land pooling policy in Chandigarh's 22 villages, promising developed plots or substantial compensation to farmers. Details inside.
MSHRC Orders Compensation for Land Acquired in Thane
Maharashtra Human Rights Commission directs Thane Collector to compensate Kurla man whose plot was acquired for Mumbai-Vadodara project without payment. Read the full story.
Odisha Acts on Malkangiri Land Dispute After Tribal Clashes
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.
HC fines Rs 1 lakh in 20-yr property dispute, cites waste of time
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.
Sigachi paid ₹42 lakh per family in blast compensation
Sigachi Industries told Telangana High Court it paid ₹42 lakh compensation to each family of the 54 workers killed in the June 2025 blast. The remaining ₹58 lakh of the ₹1 crore total is to be paid by the government. Full details inside.
Protests in Rishikesh over Supreme Court forest land order
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 Land Act Amendment: Who Really Benefits?
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.
HC Raps UP Govt Over 48-Year Delay in Land Compensation
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'.
Rs 1.26 Crore Compensation for Delhi Road Accident Victim's Family
Delhi's Motor Accident Claims Tribunal orders Rs 1.26 crore compensation to the family of a man killed in a 2023 road accident. Read the full details of the landmark ruling.
Assam cancels licences on disputed Karbi Anglong land
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.
Jharkhand govt transfers 831 acres tribal land to Hindalco
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.
King Charles, Catholic Church Own 16% of Earth's Land
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.
HC cancels 17-year-old land acquisition for BMICP
Karnataka High Court cancels land acquisition for BMICP due to 17-year delay and lack of public purpose. Landowner's petition upheld. Details inside.
Assam Land Conflict: Karbi Grazing Reserves Dispute Intensifies
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's Land Reform: Faster Approvals, Digital Process
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.
SHRC Orders ₹1 Lakh Compensation for Police Rights Abuse
Tamil Nadu's Human Rights Commission orders ₹1 lakh compensation for a farmer and nephew after police sub-inspector's rights violation in a land dispute. Read the full story.
Rajasthan farmers await decision on 8,000 acres of oran land
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.
Jaisalmer Protest Against Waqf Land Encroachment
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.
Bijnor DM's Home Attached Over Unpaid Land Compensation
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.
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