Delhi Development Authority vs M.L.Aggarwal

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's finding that the allotment of land was governed by Rule 17 of the Delhi Development Authority (Disposal of Developed Nazul Land) Rules, 1981, which was operative at the time of the draw of lots. The Court noted that the respondent was unaware of his wife's ownership of a plot at the time of application, a fact that influenced the decision. Consequently, the appeal by the Delhi Development Authority was dismissed, affirming the lower court's ruling.