Bare Act

The Bihar Land disputes Resolution (Amendment) Act, 2015

This Act regulates land disputes in the state of Bihar, applying to anyone involved in property conflicts, especially individuals who have been allotted land under government welfare schemes. It matters because it extends speedy dispute resolution protections to all government-settled lands under any state or federal policy. Crucially, this new legislation introduces harsh criminal penalties for disobeying final dispute resolution orders, making non-compliance a serious, non-bailable offense punishable by up to three years in prison, or five years for repeat offenders. Ultimately, this amendment ensures that decisions protecting local land rights are actually respected and effectively enforced.

PDF: pending for this language.