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Madras High Court: Contempt petition closed after government confirms removal of encroachments— “No further action required”

1. Court’s decision A Division Bench of the Madras High Court closed contempt proceedings initiated against district and revenue officials after the State informed the Court that encroachments had already…

Rawlaw March 8, 2026

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Bombay High Court slams 20-year encroachment on Santacruz footpath—“No title, no right, no equity”; Section 314 demolition upheld, ₹5 lakh costs imposed

1. Court’s decision The Bombay High Court dismissed an Appeal From Order challenging the City Civil Court’s refusal to grant interim injunction against demolition of a roadside structure under Section…

Rawlaw February 13, 2026

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Himachal Pradesh High Court Reiterates: “No Premium Shall Be Charged for Regularisation of Encroachments on Forest or Government Land If Occupation Was Prior to Cut-Off Date” — State Cannot Introduce New Policy to Override Established Rights

Court’s Decision The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that occupants of forest land or government land prior to the cut-off date fixed under previous policies (notably the 2002 policy) are…

Rawlaw August 3, 2025