DELHI DEVT.AUTHORITY vs PRITHI PAL SINGH .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the DDA's order rejecting the de-notification request under Section 48 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court found that the DDA's claim of having taken possession of the land was merely a formality without actual physical possession. The matter was remitted to the DDA for fresh consideration of the representation made by the first respondent, emphasizing the need for resolution to prevent prolonged litigation over the land, which has remained unused for decades.