DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY vs NIRMAL KANTA KOHLI

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of the Delhi Development Authority, affirming the lower court's decision based on prior judgments in related cases. The Court granted the appellant one year to initiate fresh acquisition proceedings under Section 24(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. It was clarified that if no fresh proceedings are initiated within this period, the appellant must return possession of the land to the original owner.