CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -’Khuntkatti’ law, which was seen in the news, is practised in which Indian state/UT? Explanation: A man was beaten by some villagers for allegedly cutting off trees illegally and selling them. The man was burned alive in front of police, for violating the ‘Khuntkatti’ law practised in Jharkhand.

Detailed explanation-2: -What is Khuntkatti system? ‘Khuntkatti’ system is joint ownership of land by tribal lineage. Under the system, Munda tribals usually clear the forests and make the land fit for cultivation. The cultivable land is then owned by whole clan and not a particular individual.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Khuntkatti system of the Mundas is actually an institution of custom which was found among the Mundas of the dwelling of Chotanagpur. It provides the ownership of a land equally among all families belonging to the same clan or killi who helped in clearing a forest and making the said land cultivable.