How tribal land disputes persist in Jharkhand despite legal safeguards
Despite the enactment of the Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act, Santhal Pargana Tenancy (SPT) Act, and Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA), land disputes persist in Jharkhand due to mining projects, legal loopholes, and weak enforcement. These laws were designed to protect Adivasi land rights and self-governance, yet the gap between legal safeguards and their implementation remains significant. The ongoing conflicts highlight the challenges faced by tribal communities in securing their land rights.