Delhi Development Authority vs Rambir

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the High Court's declaration that land acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, had lapsed under Section 24(2) of the Act, 2013. The Court considered whether possession taken in 2007 and subsequent actions by the Land Acquisition Collector were sufficient to prevent lapse under the newer Act. The Court emphasized the importance of compliance with procedural requirements for land acquisition and upheld the validity of the acquisition process, dismissing the plea of lapse. The judgment clarified the application of Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act in relation to earlier proceedings under the 1894 Act.