Delhi Development Authority vs Tejpal

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the Delhi Development Authority's actions under the Delhi Development Act, 1957, emphasizing the need for adherence to procedural fairness and transparency in land acquisition processes. The Court held that the principles of natural justice must be observed, particularly in cases involving public land, and that failure to do so could render the acquisition void. The appeals were allowed, setting aside the lower court's decisions that had upheld the DDA's actions without proper scrutiny of these principles.