Gujarat High Court Clears Way for Sports Hub, Rejects Asaram Ashram’s Challenge to Govt Land Acquisition

The Gujarat High Court dismissed a plea by Asaram’s Ahmedabad ashram challenging the State’s move to reclaim land for sports infrastructure ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2030. The court upheld the government’s stand that the ashram had exceeded the permitted land use and violated allotment conditions.

West Bengal Border Fencing Row: Calcutta High Court Directs State to Hand Over Acquired Lands to BSF by 31 March 2026

The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to hand over all lands acquired for border fencing to the BSF by 31 March 2026. The move comes amid ongoing disputes over land acquisition for security purposes.

“Grave Heartburn Among Landowners”: Supreme Court Asks Centre to Revisit Unequal Land Compensation Laws

The Supreme Court has urged the Centre to reconsider land acquisition laws and bring parity in determining market value of acquired land. The Court said landowners under the National Highways Act are unfairly treated compared to those covered under the 2013 land acquisition law.

Kerala High Court Scraps Sabarimala Airport Land Acquisition, Says Govt Failed to Assess Minimum Land Need

The Kerala High Court has quashed key steps in the land acquisition process for the proposed Sabarimala greenfield airport. The Court held that the state did not properly assess the “absolute bare minimum” land required and ordered a fresh process.

KHCAA To Approach Supreme Court Over State’s Land Acquisition Move For Kerala High Court Relocation Plan

The Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association is preparing to approach the Supreme Court against the State government’s decision to acquire land for relocating the Kerala High Court to Kalamassery, after the Cabinet recently approved the plan for a new judicial city.

“Preferential Right Comes First”: Supreme Court Stops Forced Acquisition in Mumbai Slum Redevelopment Case

The Supreme Court ruled that Mumbai land acquisition under the Slum Act cannot proceed until the owner’s “preferential right to develop” is extinguished. The Court rejected Jyoti Builders’ plea, upheld the new owner’s rights, and ordered the land to remain a Recreational Ground.

Takiya Mosque Demolition Case: Supreme Court Says Due Compensation Paid, Declines to Interfere

Today, On 7th November, Supreme Court declined to interfere in the demolition of Ujjain’s 200-year-old Takiya Mosque, observing that the action was taken under a statutory framework and that the government had already provided due compensation before the demolition.

Right to Practice Religion Not Tied to Specific Place: MP High Court Rejects Plea to Rebuild Ujjain Mosque

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that practicing religion is not dependent on any particular place while dismissing a plea to reconstruct the 200-year-old Takiya Masjid in Ujjain, demolished for Mahakal Lok expansion. The court held that land acquisition does not infringe Articles 25 and 26 rights.

MUDA Scam | Karnataka High Court Adjourns CM Siddaramaiah’s Appeal Against Governor’s Probe Sanction to November Second Week

Today, On 4th September, In The MUDA scam case the Karnataka High Court postponed CM Siddaramaiah’s appeal against Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s approval for probe, fixing the final hearing in the second week of November amid growing political tension.

Mysuru Campus Case| Supreme Court Dismisses Infosys Plea Against Higher Compensation For Land Acquisition: It Took Time To Translate From Kannada To English?

Today, On 2nd September, The Supreme Court dismissed Infosys’ plea against higher compensation for land acquisition, rejecting the company’s excuse that delay occurred as it “took time to translate documents from Kannada to English.”