Supreme Court Upholds Vested Mining Lease Rights Accrued Before 2015 Amendments
A landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India has reinforced the rights of mining lease applicants whose claims were established prior to significant statutory changes under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The Court clarified that applications with vested or accrued rights before certain timelines remain valid despite subsequent legislative amendments concerning auction processes.The judgment addressed a dispute regarding mining lease applications, ruling that if a decision to grant a mining lease, along with requisite approvals, was finalized before 2015, the applicant's entitlement continues irrespective of later...