Supreme Court of India · 2023-01-16
Delhi Development Authority vs Manpreet Singh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Delhi Development Authority
- Respondent
- Manpreet Singh
- Author
- M.R. Shah
- Bench
- C.T. Ravikumar, M.R. Shah
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined two appeals concerning land acquisition disputes involving the Delhi Development Authority and the Government of NCT of Delhi. The High Court had set aside the acquisition order, prompting the Supreme Court to consider the legal validity of the land acquisition process. The Court analyzed the procedural and substantive aspects of the acquisition, emphasizing adherence to constitutional and statutory provisions. The judgment underscores the importance of fair procedures in land acquisition and affirms the High Court's decision, thereby upholding the rights of the affected parties.