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.
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 govt introduces major land conversion reforms with time-bound approvals, automatic clearances for industries & green energy. Read how this cuts red tape for investors.
Two killed, dozens injured in fresh violence in Assam's West Karbi Anglong. The clashes stem from a hunger strike over eviction of settlers from grazing lands. Read the full story.
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.
Tribal communities in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve are holding organised gram sabhas, demanding rights under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. A major assembly is planned for Jan 2, 2026. Read more.
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.
The Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar National Human Rights Award 2025 was announced at a major international convention in New Delhi. Discover the winners and the event's key highlights.
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.
Bombay High Court forms a 3-member committee to resolve a land dispute in Khar West between Koli community's traditional fish-drying rights and a slum rehabilitation scheme. The state must decide by Jan 10.
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.
Kerala High Court clarifies its interim order, directing the Ernakulam District Collector not to permit mutation or property transfers on disputed Munambam land. Next hearing on January 14.
Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses plea to drag 812 flat & 24 shop owners into a family land dispute, providing relief to buyers. Justice Archana Puri upholds trial court's decision.
A Merces court grants interim anticipatory bail to Natalina Vaz and her children in a land dispute case under ED probe. The FIR dates back 15 years. Read the full details.
BDA and forest department to conduct a joint drone survey in two weeks to resolve the long-pending land dispute affecting 1,500+ families in Banashankari 6th Stage layout. Key meeting on Jan 7.
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.
Over 1,500 families in Bengaluru's Banashankari 6th Stage face a construction freeze due to a sudden forest land claim. Read about their decades-long wait and financial distress.
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.