Chhattisgarh Court Rules Foreigners Cannot Use Article 226 to Defend Illegal Government Land Holdings

The Chhattisgarh High Court has issued a judgment stating that Article 226 of the Constitution cannot be used by foreigners to defend unauthorized possession of government land. Article 226 allows state courts to issue writs for the protection of fundamental rights, but the court clarified that this provision does not extend to non‑Indian entities holding land illegally. The ruling is expected to affect foreign investors and companies that have acquired government property without proper authorization. The decision reinforces the principle that land held in violation of state laws cannot be protected through constitutional writs by non‑citizens.