Government's Rights Over Trees in Assigned Land Upheld: Focus on Kerala Land Assignment Act, 1960: High Court of Kerala

Ernakulam, August 13, 2024 — In a significant ruling, the High Court of Kerala has reinforced the government's ownership rights over trees planted on assigned land, in the case of Mary Baby versus State of Kerala. Case Summary: The petitioner, Mary Baby, a 65-year-old resident of Kappunkal House, Asarikkad P.O., Thrissur, challenged a decision by the local authorities to deny her permission to cut and remove teak trees she had…