6 Questions
What was the Delhi High Court's decision regarding the land acquisition?
The acquisition was lapsed due to non-payment of compensation to landowners
What was the reason for the Delhi High Court to hold that the land acquisition was lapsed?
Non-payment of compensation to landowners
What did the Supreme Court rely on in their decision?
A previous judgment in Indore Development Authority v. Manoharlal and Others
What was the basis of the Supreme Court's decision to set aside the Delhi High Court's order?
The Supreme Court's previous judgment in Indore Development Authority v. Manoharlal and Others
What did the Supreme Court observe about possession of the land?
The possession of the land was taken over by the Land Acquisition Collector
What did the Supreme Court observe regarding possession of the land?
Possession of the land was taken over by the Land Acquisition Collector
Study Notes
- The Supreme Court set aside an order by the Delhi High Court regarding land acquisition.
- The High Court had held that the acquisition was lapsed due to non-payment of compensation to landowners.
- The Supreme Court relied on a previous judgment in Indore Development Authority v. Manoharlal and Others.
- The division bench observed that compensation could not be paid as landowners did not come forward to claim it.
- The High Court had relied on a judgment in Pune Municipal Corporation & Anr. v. Misirimal Solanki & Ors.
- The appellant approached the Supreme Court to challenge the High Court's order.
- The Supreme Court noted that possession of the land was taken over by the Land Acquisition Collector.
- The possession satisfied one of the conditions laid down in Indore Development Authority.
- The Court observed that any person retaining the land after acquisition is trespassing on state land.
- The Supreme Court's verdict was in favor of the appellant.
Test your knowledge of land acquisition laws in India with this quiz! Learn about the recent Supreme Court verdict that set aside an order by the Delhi High Court regarding lapsed land acquisition due to non-payment of compensation. Explore the legal precedents and conditions surrounding land acquisition and possession, and see if you can answer questions based on the facts of the case. Keywords: Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, land acquisition, compensation, possession, legal precedents.
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