Changes to the Criminal Procedure Code will introduce a streamlined process for such cases, dramatically reducing eviction timelines.
The new law will empower property owners to reclaim their homes faster, eliminating the years-long legal battles that often left them in limbo.
Let’s break down the key points of this reform:
Cases of illegal entry or squatting in properties will now be processed under an expedited procedure — with decisions issued as quickly as 15 days after filing in court.
However, even with this acceleration, evictions won’t be instantaneous. Squatters will still have the right to appeal in a higher court, which could delay the final resolution. The speed of each case will depend on its specific circumstances.
The reform targets specific scenarios: illegal entry into occupied homes or squatting in uninhabited properties without the owner’s consent.
The reform is currently under Senate review and is expected to pass without issues. It will then return to Congress for final approval before officially becoming law.
