Abdul Khalek vs The State Of Assam
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Case Significance
Abdul Khalek vs The State Of Assam is a Supreme Court of India decision dated February 10, 2026 (citation: insc-2026-140). Residents of villages in reserved forests of Assam challenged eviction orders, claiming over 70 years of habitation. The Supreme Court directed status quo and modified the High Court orders by recording the State's mechanism for removal of unauthorized occupation with speaking orders and notice periods. The bench comprised Justices Alok Aradhe and Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha. The judgment was delivered by Justice Alok Aradhe.
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Summary
Residents of villages in reserved forests of Assam challenged eviction orders, claiming over 70 years of habitation. The Supreme Court directed status quo and modified the High Court orders by recording the State's mechanism for removal of unauthorized occupation with speaking orders and notice periods.
What was the outcome of Abdul Khalek vs The State Of Assam?
Residents of villages in reserved forests of Assam challenged eviction orders, claiming over 70 years of habitation. The Supreme Court directed status quo and modified the High Court orders by recordi...
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2026-140)