Uttarakhand High Court Upholds Stay on ED Land Attachment Against Former Minister

The Scottish Government's proposed Land Reform (Scotland) Bill, aimed at promoting fairness, equality, and social justice in land ownership, faces criticism for its limited impact on diversifying land ownership and influencing land use. Community Land Scotland and analyst Andy Wightman highlight significant weaknesses, including the bill's inability to cover many large landholdings and the rarity of ministerial powers being exercised to require land sales to be divided. These shortcomings suggest the legislation is unlikely to reduce Scotland's concentrated land ownership pattern significantly. Meanwhile, a youth-led community arts program in California, 'Land + Lenses,' explores themes of identity, land, and belonging through photography and mixed media, showcasing creative works that engage the public with these issues. In a different context, the Enforcement Directorate's land attachment notice involving former BJP minister Harak Singh Rawat remains stayed by the Uttarakhand High Court pending further hearings. Finally, a travel narrative highlights Kenya's Maasai Mara region, emphasizing its rich biodiversity and dramatic landscapes shaped by the Great Rift Valley, offering a vivid portrayal of connection to land through natural heritage.