Special Courts (Land Grabbing) Act, 2026

The Goa Special Courts (Land Grabbing) Act, 2026 (Goa Act 20 of 2026) has been enacted to provide for the establishment of Special Courts in the State of Goa for the expeditious trial of offences relating to land grabbing and matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. The Act defines land grabbing and provides a dedicated judicial mechanism for dealing with such cases. It empowers the Government, with the concurrence of the High Court, to designate Courts of Session as Special Courts having exclusive jurisdiction over land grabbing cases within their respective areas. The Act also provides for appeals to the High Court against convictions and sentences, and addresses matters relating to the validation of actions taken prior to its commencement. The Act extends throughout the State of Goa and is deemed to have come into force on 24 June 2025.