Mineral Resources — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

Samatha vs. State of Andhra Pradesh

1997

This 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

2012

This 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…