LAND AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT THROUGH SECRETARY GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI vs MAHIPAL SINGH

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the lapse of land acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, as declared by the Delhi High Court. The court examined whether the possession of land was taken and compensation was tendered in accordance with the provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. Ultimately, the court upheld the High Court's decision, confirming that the acquisition proceedings had lapsed due to non-compliance with the statutory requirements.