D.D.A. vs BHOLANATH SHARMA(DEAD) BY LRS. .

The Supreme Court addressed whether the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) qualifies as a 'person interested' under Section 3(b) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, allowing it to participate in compensation proceedings. The Court held that the DDA was denied the opportunity to present its case in the compensation determination process, which violated principles of natural justice. Consequently, the judgment of the Delhi High Court, which fixed the market value of the acquired land and directed compensation payment, was set aside, allowing the DDA to contest the compensation amount.