In Brief
The Delhi Development Authority challenged a High Court order regarding land acquisition proceedings. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals, holding that the legal issues were already settled by prior judgments. However, the Court gave DDA one year to initiate fresh acquisition proceedings under Section 24(2) of the RFCTLARRA 2013. If DDA failed to issue a fresh acquisition notification within that period, it would be required to return physical possession of the land to the rightful owner. No costs were awarded.
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