Indore Development Authority vs Manoharlal And Ors. Etc.

The Supreme Court referred the interpretation of Section 24 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 to a five-judge bench, following doubts raised in previous judgments regarding its application, particularly concerning the lapse of acquisition and the implications of non-deposit of compensation under Section 31 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court held that the issues raised necessitate a comprehensive examination by a larger bench due to conflicting interpretations and the potential revival of concluded cases. The referral was made to clarify the legal principles surrounding compensation and land acquisition proceedings.