A 53-year-old farmer from Chhattisgarh has moved the Supreme Court seeking nearly Rs.3,500 crore in compensation, claiming that the land occupied by Raipur’s Swami Vivekananda Airport, including its terminal and surrounding area, originally belonged to his family.
The Supreme Court ended a land dispute that lasted 70 years and spanned four generations by upholding a registered 1957 sale deed. The Court ruled that minor discrepancies cannot invalidate a sale deed unless there are allegations of fraud or forgery.
The Madras High Court held that the mere presence of a Dargah on land does not automatically place the property under the Waqf Board’s control. The Court ruled that the Board must first establish, in accordance with law, that the property is a valid Waqf before claiming jurisdiction.
Kerala High Court, Justices SA Dharmadhikari and Syam Kumar VM, upheld the State Government’s decision to form an inquiry commission to probe the Munambam Waqf land dispute, bringing major relief and renewed hope to nearly 600 evicted families. The Kerala High Court set-aside a previous ruling made by a single judge, which had cancelled the […]
Delhi High Court has restrained DDA from taking action against Shahi Idgah for using a park during a 2024 religious event. The court cited the non-functioning waqf tribunal and scheduled the next hearing for September 10. New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) not to take any action against […]
Activist Snehamayi Krishna filed a plea questioning the credibility of the Lokayukta’s investigation into the MUDA site allotment scam, involving allegations against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife, Parvathi. The Karnataka High Court has postponed the hearing to December 10, while calls for a CBI investigation continue amid ongoing scrutiny.
Karnataka High Court emphasized the need for a thorough inquiry before altering ownership records concerning private property. In a case involving disputed land, the court ruled in favor of a petitioner whose ownership claim was challenged by the Wakf Board. The court highlighted the burden of proof on the Board and directed a proper legal process for resolving the dispute.
