DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY vs RAMBIR

The Supreme Court examined whether the acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, had lapsed due to non-tender of compensation as per Section 31 of the Act, 1894, despite possession being handed over to the beneficiary department in 2007. The High Court had declared the acquisition lapsed based on the failure to tender compensation, citing a previous Supreme Court decision. The Supreme Court analyzed the facts and legal principles involved, emphasizing the importance of compliance with statutory requirements for acquisition validity and the timeline of possession transfer versus compensation tendering.