State Directed To Expedite Land Acquisition For Common Burial Ground Purpose: Meghalaya High Court

The Meghalaya High Court recently addressed a public interest litigation concerning the shortage of burial and cremation grounds in the state. The case involves difficulties faced by various communities, including the Khasi and Jaintia communities, those following the Hindu religion, and different Christian denominations. The main concern was the lack of adequate crematoria and burial spaces and the unwillingness of some communities to share existing facilities. Expansion of the PIL…