DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY vs SHRI SUNIL KHATRI

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the land acquisition proceedings had lapsed under Section 24(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The court examined the timeline of the acquisition process and the legal implications of the delays, confirming that the lack of physical possession and compensation led to the lapse. Consequently, the appeal by the Delhi Development Authority was dismissed, affirming the rights of the landowners.