Delhi Development Authority vs Bhagi Singh

The Supreme Court examined whether the land acquisition proceedings initiated under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, had lapsed under Section 24(2) of the Act, 2013, following the High Court's declaration. The Court considered the timeline of possession and the applicability of the new Act, ultimately emphasizing the importance of compliance with procedural requirements for acquisition validity. The Court upheld the High Court's decision that the proceedings had lapsed, reaffirming the procedural safeguards in land acquisition laws.