In Brief
The Delhi Development Authority appealed a decision regarding land acquisition proceedings. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, finding that prior judgments already covered the legal issue against the Authority. However, recognizing the unusual circumstances, the Court granted the Authority one year to restart the acquisition process by issuing a formal notification under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act. If no fresh proceedings are initiated within this timeframe and the Authority still possesses the land, it must return the property to its original owner.
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