In Brief
Delhi Development Authority sought to appeal against orders rejecting its land acquisition proceedings. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals, finding the principle of the case already settled by prior judgments. However, recognizing the peculiar circumstances, the Court permitted DDA to initiate fresh acquisition proceedings under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 within one year. If no fresh proceedings were initiated within this period, DDA would be required to return the land to its original owner. The decision balanced finality with a reasonable opportunity for remedial action.
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