Government Of Nct Of Delhi vs Jai Pal

The Supreme Court examined whether the land acquisition proceedings initiated under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, had lapsed under Section 24(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The High Court had declared the proceedings lapsed, but the Supreme Court considered the facts surrounding possession and the applicability of the new Act. The Court's decision focused on the legal implications of possession dates and the transition between the two Acts. The appeal was allowed, emphasizing the importance of procedural compliance and statutory interpretation in land acquisition cases.