The SC has declared its 2022 verdict in the Noida land case as a ‘nullity’, after finding it was obtained through deliberate deception. Fraudulently secured compensation now stands cancelled.
The Karnataka High Court has temporarily halted the Special Investigation Team’s inquiry into alleged land encroachment by Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy in Kethaganahalli village. Kumaraswamy contested the legality of the SIT’s formation and claimed political motives behind the investigation. The court will further examine these concerns in upcoming hearings.
Kerala: Today, 17th March, The Kerala High Court has quashed the Kerala government’s decision to appoint an inquiry commission to examine the rights of around 600 families facing eviction from Munambam land, which has been declared as waqf (an endowment under Islamic law for charitable or religious purposes).
A journalist shot dead in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur, with police attributing the incident to a land dispute. However, the victim’s family claims the murder was linked to his reports on procurement irregularities and stamp duty evasion. Six suspects have been detained for questioning. Authorities are investigating both angles to determine the motive.
New Delhi, Feb 17: The Uttar Pradesh government has informed the Supreme Court that it is making changes to state laws to remove the practice of appointing the wives and family members of bureaucrats as ex-officio members in cooperative societies and trusts. The government is also working on model rules to regulate these entities, especially those receiving financial aid from the state.