This document contains the original judgment from the Supreme Court of India in the case of Delhi Development Authority versus Shakuntla Devi and Ors. It addresses a dispute concerning land acquisition proceedings initiated under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, and the applicability of Section 24(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The judgment clarifies key legal points regarding the lapse of acquisition proceedings, possession, and compensation payment. This is essential reading for legal practitioners and individuals involved in land acquisition matters.