Ram Samujh and Another v. District Magistrate, Ambedkar Nagar and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ-C No. 10737 of 2025, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench (Hon'ble Alok Mathur, J.), order dated November 21, 2025: Ram Samujh and another v. District Magistrate, Ambedkar Nagar and others. Challenge to Tehsildar-determined alleged encroachment on gaon sabha land (small structures: 8.4 x 3.5 meter Chhaper; 12.3 x 1.40 meters Chhapar). Petitioners plead poverty, procedural lapse, and non-occupancy of gaon sabha land; State concedes petitioners are marginal, landless farmers and seeks time to explore alternative accommodation under a Government scheme. Interim direction: no coercive action against petitioners till next date; case listed 04.12.2025 in top ten cases.
What did the court decide?
Interim protection: no coercive action against the petitioners till the next date of listing; matter listed for 04.12.2025 in top ten cases; writ petition remains pending.