Santhal Rebellion — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

Santhal Parganas Tenancy (Supplementary Provisions) Act, 1949 (Pre-Independence Administrative Act)

1949

While not a judicial 'judgment' in the traditional sense, this Act, building upon the original Santhal Parganas Tenancy Act of 1876, is a landmark legislative measure directly…

Samatha v. State of Andhra Pradesh and Ors.

1997

This landmark Supreme Court judgment, though specific to Andhra Pradesh, has far-reaching implications for tribal land rights across India, including regions historically affected…