Tag: land dispute
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Court Rules: Emerging Seafront Plot Belongs to Government in Landmark Mombasa Ruling
Overview of the Case A landmark decision in Kenya’s judiciary has settled a rare and highly controversial land dispute involving a parcel of seafront land that literally emerged from the ocean. The Court of Appeal in Mombasa ruled that the disputed plot should be vested in the government, effectively ending a long-running battle between two…
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Senior Lawyers Weigh In: Wike’s Clash with Naval Officer Over Abuja Land Dispute
Overview of the Incident The public clash between Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and a naval officer in Abuja has reignited debates about land governance, security, and due process. While officials dispute ownership and control of a plot in the nation’s capital, two renowned Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs)—Femi Falana and…
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Wike vs Naval Officer: SANs weigh in on Abuja land clash
Overview: A high-profile clash in Abuja The public clash between Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and a naval officer unfolding in Abuja has reignited debates over land rights, municipal authority, and the rule of law in Nigeria’s capital. Two Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), Femi Falana and Sebastine Hon, have…
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Federal Court Dismisses Semantan Estate Appeal on Duta Enclave Land Registration
Overview: Federal Court Upholds Government Ownership in Duta Enclave Dispute The Malaysian Federal Court has unanimously dismissed the appeal from Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd, effectively ending the company’s bid to register the 263.272-acre parcel known as “Duta Enclave.” The ruling confirms that the government retains ownership of the land, aligning with previous court decisions…
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Federal Court Upholds Government Ownership as Semantan Estate Loses Duta Enclave Land Case
Overview: Government Ownership Maintained in Landmark Kuala Lumpur Land Dispute The Federal Court of Malaysia has dismissed Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd’s final appeal in a landmark land dispute involving the Duta Enclave in Kuala Lumpur. The ruling, delivered unanimously, upholds the government’s ownership of the 263.272‑acre tract and prevents the estate from registering the…
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Semantan Estate Loses Bid to Register Duta Enclave Land
Background: The dispute over Duta Enclave land The Malaysian case involving Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd centers on a bid to register a large tract of land known as the Duta Enclave, spanning 263.272 acres. After a series of legal proceedings, the matter reached Malaysia’s Federal Court, where the government’s ownership of the land has…