The Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed the state’s 2025 land pooling policy, flagging missing impact studies, no timelines, and lack of rehabilitation plans. The court said it was “notified in haste” without addressing key concerns.
Today, On 8th August, in Banke Bihari Temple Case, The Supreme Court said it “will modify the part of the judgment which affects you” and also “form a committee headed by HC judge,” while granting liberty to challenge the affected portion.
The Allahabad High Court deferred the Bankey Bihari temple case to August 26 after being told the Trust Ordinance is under challenge in the Supreme Court. In the Gyanvapi ASI survey matter, hearing is on September 23.
Today, On 5th August, The Supreme Court asked both parties to suggest the name of a former High Court judge to head a temporary committee for managing Banke Bihari Temple’s administration until the legal dispute over the ordinance is resolved.
Today, On 4th August, In the Banke Bihari Temple case, the Supreme Court criticised the UP government for acting without hearing all sides, stating, “A public temple can’t be run without hearing affected parties,” and proposed recalling the order allowing fund use.
The Supreme Court will hear next week a petition challenging the Uttar Pradesh ordinance taking over Banke Bihari Temple’s management. “How many temples taken over by law?” the bench asked while seeking data on similar cases nationwide.
Banke Bihari temple’s management committee has challenged a UP government ordinance in the Supreme Court, calling it unconstitutional. The plea claims the move bypasses judicial proceedings and violates separation of powers.
The Supreme Court ruled that rehabilitation isn’t necessary in all land acquisition cases, stating monetary compensation is enough unless exceptional circumstances demand otherwise.
The Supreme Court of India has stayed a Gauhati High Court order raising land compensation for a defense project in Arunachal Pradesh from Rs 70 crore to Rs 410 crore, citing alleged fraud in power of attorney documents. The case will be further heard on August 18, 2025.
The Supreme Court of India has referred Karnataka’s challenge against a Rs 3,011.66 crore TDR order to the Chief Justice, questioning the compensation for 15 acres while appeals for 472 acres remain. Legal arguments highlight potential misuse of authority and the application of laws from differing years, influencing future land acquisition compensation.
