Union Of India vs Rajesh Kumar

The Supreme Court examined whether the land acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, had lapsed under Section 24(2) of the Act, 2013, after possession had been taken in 1997. The High Court had declared the proceedings lapsed, but the Union of India challenged this. The Court considered the statutory provisions and the facts, ultimately holding that the proceedings did not lapse, emphasizing the importance of compliance with the law and the timeline for acquisition processes.