Delhi Development Authority vs Om Prakash

The Supreme Court examined whether the land acquisition proceedings, declared to have lapsed by the High Court under Section 24(2) of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, were validly dismissed. The Court analyzed the applicability of Section 24(2) and the procedural aspects of land acquisition, emphasizing the importance of timely completion of proceedings. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming that the acquisition had indeed lapsed due to inordinate delays, and dismissed the appeals. The judgment clarifies the scope of Section 24(2) in land acquisition cases and the necessity for prompt action by authorities.