The Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950

The Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act of 1950 was a law enacted in India to eliminate the zamindari system, where landlords (zamindars) owned large landholdings and collected rent from farmers. The Act aimed to redistribute land more fairly by abolishing these intermediary landlords, recognizing tenants' rights, and promoting equitable land ownership. Its goal was to empower farmers, reduce exploitation, and create a more just agricultural system, laying the foundation for broader land reforms in independent India.