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Mineral Resources — Key Cases & Reports
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Key Cases & Reports
Samatha vs. State of Andhra Pradesh
1997This landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India dealt with the issue of mining leases in scheduled areas. The Court held that the transfer of land belonging to Scheduled…
Goa Foundation vs. Union of India
2012This case highlighted the rampant illegal mining in Goa and led to a temporary ban on all mining activities in the state. The Supreme Court emphasized the principle of sustainable…