#tribal land rights

Bombay High Court rules that orders passed without jurisdiction or against deceased persons are void ab initio and can be challenged at any time, regardless of delay. The judgment reinforces that condonation of delay does not apply to jurisdictional nullities, impacting land revenue disputes and tribal rights cases under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code.

The Gujarat High Court has halted all demolition and eviction actions against tribal families while their land rights claims are under statutory review under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. This stay upholds the Act’s protective intent and enforces natural justice by preventing irreversible harm before a final determination, directly safeguarding the livelihoods of generations-old forest-dwelling communities.

Gujarat High Court rules that Gram Sabha recommendations and evidence of long-term cultivation are sufficient to establish entitlement under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. The Court directs the State to adjudicate pending claims within eight weeks, emphasizing procedural fairness and timely resolution for tribal land rights.

Gujarat High Court reaffirms that the Forest Rights Act, 2006 imposes no time limit for filing tribal land claims, making it an ongoing process. The court directed the state to provide claim forms and decide pending representations within eight weeks, ensuring compliance across all tribal districts. This ruling reinforces tribal rights and mandates administrative accountability under the FRA.