Land Acquisition Collector vs Jai Prakash Tyagi

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the High Court's declaration that land acquisition proceedings had lapsed under the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The case involved whether the acquisition process was valid or had become void due to non-completion within statutory timeframes. The Court analyzed the procedural lapses and the applicability of the 2013 Act, ultimately considering whether the acquisition was deemed to have lapsed or remained valid. The judgment underscores the importance of timely completion of acquisition proceedings under the law.