Meera Sahni vs Lt. Governor Of Delhi & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of land transfers under the Delhi Lands (Restrictions and Transfer) Act, 1972 and the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. It held that a sale deed executed by the original owner, despite the land being acquired for public purpose, does not constitute a legal transfer if the acquisition process is not legally concluded, specifically noting the absence of a Section 48 notification. The Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of the appellants' writ petitions challenging the acquisition notifications, affirming the legality of the acquisition process.