In Brief
Delhi Development Authority sought to pursue fresh land acquisition proceedings after prior acquisition efforts failed. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that while the authority has the right to reinitiate proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, it must do so within one year of the judgment by issuing a fresh notification. If no fresh proceedings are initiated within this period, the authority must return physical possession of the land to its rightful owner. The Court balanced the authority's interests with the landowner's property rights."}
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