India's Supreme Court invalidates preferential land allotments to elites, citing equality rights.

The Supreme Court of India has invalidated preferential land allotments to MPs, MLAs, judges, bureaucrats, and journalists in Hyderabad, ruling the policy violates equality rights. The court deemed the allotments at discounted rates as an abuse of power, favoring elite groups over marginalized citizens. The judgment orders the cancellation of government orders enabling these allotments and emphasizes equitable distribution of valuable land resources.

November 25, 2024
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