Land Acquisition Collector (M.E.) vs B.S. Dhillon

The Supreme Court examined whether the land acquisition process under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, and the subsequent declaration of lapse under the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, was valid. The High Court had declared the acquisition to have lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act, which the appellants challenged. The Court analyzed the timeline of possession and award, emphasizing the importance of compliance with statutory provisions for land acquisition validity. The judgment underscores the procedural requirements for land acquisition and the impact of lapsing provisions under the 2013 Act.