This document contains the Supreme Court of India's judgment in the case of Delhi Development Authority versus Narvada Devi and Ors. It addresses an appeal against a High Court order concerning land acquisition proceedings under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The judgment clarifies the conditions under which land acquisition proceedings can be deemed to have lapsed, particularly regarding possession and compensation payments. This is essential reading for legal practitioners and individuals involved in land acquisition matters.