Delhi Development Authority vs Narendra Kumar Jain

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the Delhi High Court's declaration that land acquisition had lapsed under Section 24(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The case involved the acquisition process, possession date, and ownership status of the land, with the High Court relying on a previous Supreme Court decision. The Supreme Court analyzed whether the lapse was justified based on the possession and ownership facts, ultimately upholding the High Court's decision that the acquisition had lapsed. The judgment emphasizes the importance of compliance with statutory provisions for land acquisition validity.