Punjab Land Pooling Policy ‘Notified in Haste’, Says High Court While Halting Implementation

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.

Banke Bihari Temple Case| “Will Modify the Part of the Judgment Which Affects You & Form a Committee Headed by HC Judge”: Supreme Court

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.

Banke Bihari Temple Case | Allahabad High Court Defers Case Hearing to August 26

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.

Banke Bihari Temple Case | “Suggest Name of Ex-High Court Judge to Head Temple Committee”: Supreme Court

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.

Banke Bihari Temple Case | “A Public Temple Can’t Be Run Without Hearing Affected Parties”: Supreme Court Slams UP Govt, Proposes Recall of Order Allowing Use of Temple Funds

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.

Banke Bihari Temple Case | “How Many Temples Taken Over by Law?”: Supreme Court to Hear UP’s Takeover Ordinance Next Week

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 Panel Moves Supreme Court Against UP Govt’s ‘Mala Fide’ Ordinance

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.

Supreme Court: “Rehabilitation Not Always Necessary, Monetary Compensation Alone Enough in Land Acquisition”

The Supreme Court ruled that rehabilitation isn’t necessary in all land acquisition cases, stating monetary compensation is enough unless exceptional circumstances demand otherwise.

Supreme Court Stays Rs 410 Cr Compensation Hike for Arunachal Land Near India-China Border

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.

Supreme Court Refers Karnataka’s Bangalore Palace Grounds Plea to CJI for Larger Bench Consideration

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.