GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI vs VIJAY GUPTA

The Supreme Court examined whether the High Court was justified in declaring that land acquisition had lapsed under Section 24(2) of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, based on the subsequent purchasers' challenge. The Court considered the locus standi of the petitioners and the applicability of previous judgments, including the decision in Manav Dharam Trust. It emphasized the importance of the original acquisition process and the legal standing of subsequent purchasers. The Court ultimately upheld the validity of the acquisition process and clarified the scope of Section 24(2).