Delhi Development Authority vs Shyamo

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the High Court's declaration that land acquisition had lapsed under Section 24(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The case involved the acquisition process initiated under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, and the subsequent declaration of lapse due to inordinate delay. The Court analyzed whether the lapse was justified and upheld the High Court's decision, emphasizing the importance of timely completion of land acquisition proceedings. The judgment underscores the procedural safeguards and the necessity for prompt action in land acquisition cases.