Rural Settlements — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

Samata v. State of Andhra Pradesh

1997

This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court dealt with the rights of tribal communities over land in scheduled areas. It held that the transfer of land by tribals to non-tribals…

Narmada Bachao Andolan v. Union of India

2000

While primarily concerning environmental and rehabilitation issues related to the Sardar Sarovar Dam, this case indirectly had profound implications for rural settlements. It…