Government Of Nct Of Delhi vs Ratiram

The Supreme Court examined whether the land acquisition process was valid under the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, after the High Court declared that the acquisition had lapsed under Section 24(2). The Court considered the timeline of possession and the applicability of the Act, emphasizing the importance of compliance with statutory procedures. The Court upheld the High Court's decision that the acquisition was deemed to have lapsed, affirming the protection of landowners' rights under the Act.