GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI vs BHAGRATI

The Supreme Court examined the legality of land acquisition and the declaration of lapse under Section 24(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The case involved a dispute over the acquisition process, possession, and ownership rights, with the High Court declaring the acquisition to have lapsed. The Court analyzed whether the acquisition was valid and whether the lapse declaration was justified, ultimately upholding the High Court's decision.