Delhi Development Authority vs Narvada Devi

The Supreme Court examined whether land acquisition proceedings under the 2013 Act had lapsed due to non-fulfillment of conditions such as taking physical possession or tendering compensation. The High Court had declared the acquisition to have lapsed under Section 24(2) of the Act, 2013. The Court analyzed the statutory provisions and the facts, ultimately upholding the High Court's declaration that the acquisition had indeed lapsed due to non-compliance with the statutory requirements. The judgment clarifies the application of Section 24(2) in land acquisition cases where procedural steps are not completed.