Yotam Marom, a key figure in the Occupy Wall Street movement, reflects on its demise due to 'politics of powerlessness' and discusses the left's current path to building strategic power through movements and elected officials.
Hundreds protested in Nepal's capital against the government's eviction of landless families without alternative housing. Youth activists assessing flood-hit squatters faced police action and arrests, sparking further public anger and protests in Koshi province.
Millions of Indian tenants face rent hikes and eviction threats. Landlord powers depend on tenancy agreements and state laws. A written agreement is crucial for protection against arbitrary actions and rent increases.
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Centre regarding pleas challenging eviction proceedings against the Delhi Gymkhana Club. Members and staff are contesting the Land and Development Office's order to vacate the Lutyens' Delhi premises, citing vague grounds for eviction.
The Model Tenancy Act, 2021, outlines regulations for tenant-landlord disputes, including eviction. Landlords must seek Rent Court orders for eviction, facing penalties for illegal removal. Grounds include non-payment of rent, subletting, illegal use, and structural changes.
The Delhi Gymkhana Club and its Staff Welfare Association are contesting the central government's eviction order from their Lutyens' Delhi property. The High Court will hear the petitions on July 6, as the club fights to remain at its 2, Safdarjung Road location.
The Indian government has issued an eviction notice to the Delhi Gymkhana Club for unauthorized occupation of public premises after its land lease expired on May 22. The Land and Development Office seeks an explanation why eviction should not be ordered, citing public purpose and defense needs.
The Delhi Gymkhana Club has been issued a show cause notice by the Estate Officer, directing it to reply by July 7 regarding its eviction from a 27.3-acre New Delhi property. The government claims the land is needed for defense infrastructure and public projects.
South Africa is increasing security nationwide ahead of a June 30 deadline set by anti-migrant groups for undocumented foreigners to leave. The police minister stated that criminality and violence will not be tolerated, while the military will secure strategic sites.
The Supreme Court fined the Chhattisgarh government Rs 2 lakh for occupying private land for nearly four decades without compensation and dragging landowners back to court. The court upheld the high court's order for higher compensation and interest from 2006.
The Delhi High Court ruled that a woman cannot claim a right to reside in her sister-in-law's inherited property after her husband's permission to stay was revoked. The court declared her a trespasser, dismissing her appeal.
Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is taking the Crown Estate to court over an eviction dispute. The Crown Estate wants to convert the restaurant's space in Victory House into offices, claiming it's necessary for refurbishment. Veeraswamy's parent company, MW Eat, argues the eviction is unnecessary and has offered alternatives.
London's Veeraswamy, the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, is suing the Crown Estate to prevent eviction after its lease was not renewed. The restaurant, open since 1926, faces closure as the Crown Estate plans to refurbish the building for office space.
A Delhi court has refused to grant interim protection to the Indian Polo Association (IPA) against the Centre's order to vacate the Jaipur Polo Ground. Officials have already taken physical possession of the 15.20-acre land. The court cited previous rejections of similar requests and judicial discipline.
Over 1,000 Orang Asli from 19 tribes protested in Putrajaya demanding recognition of ancestral lands and an end to evictions, targeting Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Palestinians in East Jerusalem's Silwan neighborhood face accelerated evictions by Israeli authorities, with 59 properties destroyed since late 2023, amid diverted global attention to conflicts in Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon.
A new bill in England will allow social housing landlords to evict domestic abuse perpetrators, protecting victims. It also extends the right-to-buy tenancy requirement from 3 to 10 years and aims to fix the decline in social housing.
The Indian Centre clarifies in Delhi High Court that June 5, 2026, is an 'option' for Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate, not a forced takeover date, easing apprehensions of 14,000 members and 600 employees amid plans to strengthen defence infrastructure.
The Land and Development Office (L&DO) has issued an eviction order for the Delhi Gymkhana Club (DGC) premises due to an unpaid rent of Rs 48 crore. L&DO sent three notices since September last year, with the latest just weeks before the eviction order. Club members were reportedly not informed of the long-pending dues.
Delhi Gymkhana Club management assured 600 employees their jobs are secure after a government order to vacate premises by June 5. Employees fear for livelihoods, while the club challenges the directive in court. Legal efforts are underway to protect staff interests.
Indian tenancy laws mandate a legal process for eviction, prohibiting landlords from forceful removal. Key steps include a written rental agreement, serving a formal eviction notice (15 days for monthly, 6 months for yearly tenancies), and adhering to specific grounds like non-payment of rent or lease expiry. The Model Tenancy Act, 2021, aims to modernize these regulations.
CHP's Manisa branch protested the eviction of the party's headquarters by police following a court decision. Speakers vowed to overcome the setback and emphasized unity and the power of the people's will.
Delhi Gymkhana Club members and employees are preparing to challenge the Centre's order to hand over its 27.3-acre land, citing security reasons. Members, engaging Abhishek Manu Singhvi, argue the grounds are frivolous and question the lack of transparency and impact on employees.
Maricarmen, 87, is facing eviction from her home of over 70 years in Madrid. She has until May 31st to leave the property, which was bought by foreign funds. She spoke at a housing rights demonstration, urging the government to intervene.
