Darshan Lal Nagpal & Ors vs Govt.Of Nct Of Delhi & Ors

The Supreme Court examined the invocation of Section 17(1) and (4) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, by the Government of NCT of Delhi to bypass the hearing requirement under Section 5A(2) for acquiring land for a public purpose, specifically for establishing an electric sub-station. The Court held that the government acted within its powers to expedite the acquisition process due to the urgent need for power supply in East Delhi, particularly in light of the upcoming Commonwealth Games. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the acquisition was valid and justified.