Karnataka HC Stays Probe Against Farmers Protesting Land Survey
· India · Indian Express, The Hindu
The Karnataka High Court has stayed further investigation against six farmers accused of attacking officials during a land acquisition survey for the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township project. The farmers, represented by Senior Advocate D R Ravishankar, argued the survey was illegal as consent had not been obtained. The protest occurred in Bidadi when villagers surrounded survey officials with brooms. The court noted suspicion in how the complaint was registered by a driver rather than the alleged victims.
Why it matters
This impacts ongoing land acquisition disputes and sets a precedent for farmer protests against surveys conducted without consent.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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