Delhi Devt.Authority vs Prithi Pal Singh & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the DDA's order denying de-notification of land under Section 48 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court found that the DDA's claim of having taken possession was merely a formality without physical possession being established. The Court emphasized the need to resolve the long-standing litigation and invoked Article 142 to balance equities, directing the DDA to reconsider the representation for de-notification afresh.