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"Supreme Court of India Resolves Complexities in Taxation of Mineral Rights" "Judgment Clarifies Legislative Powers and the Nature of Royalty in Mining Sector"

The Supreme Court of India addressed a significant dispute regarding the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States, specific...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Appeals by Developer Challenging Quashing of Environmental Clearance for Housing Project Near Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary. Project Located in Catchment Area of Sukhna Lake Requires Central Government Clearance Under Category 'A' of EIA Notification.

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals filed by Tata Housing Development Company Ltd. (Tata HDCL) against the judgment of the High Court of Delhi, wh...

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Supreme Court Allows State Appeal in Contempt Proceedings Over Implementation of Benefits to Daily Wage Workers. Government Resolution dated September 15, 2014 Held to Be in Conformity with Earlier Directions.

The State of Gujarat appealed against a judgment of the Gujarat High Court in contempt proceedings initiated by the PWD and Forest Employees Union. Th...

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Bombay High Court Dismisses Contempt Petition Against Forest Officers for Non-Compliance of Commissioner's Order Under Disabilities Act. Commissioner Under Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 Not a 'Court' for Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.

The petitioner, Ku. Asha d/o Tribhuvan Dongare, was appointed as a Forest Guard in the Forest Department of Maharashtra on a post reserved for handica...

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Karnataka High Court Quashes Recovery Order Against Forest Officer in Tree Cutting Case — Lack of Opportunity of Hearing Violates Natural Justice. Petitioner's Liability for Alleged Loss Cannot Be Fixed Without Prior Show Cause Notice Under Karnataka Forest Act, 1963.

The petitioner, an Indian Forest Service officer allotted to Karnataka, was selected and appointed in 1986 and rose to the cadre of Chief Conservator ...

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Bombay High Court Allows Writ Petitions Challenging Levy of Stamp Duty on Mining Lease Deeds — Stamp Duty on Mining Lease Deeds Must Be Computed Under Article 35(a) of Schedule I of the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958 Based on Average Annual Royalty, Not on Dead Rent or Total Consideration.

The petitioners, who are holders of mining leases for minor minerals in the State of Maharashtra, challenged the levy of stamp duty on their mining le...

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Supreme Court Examines Appeals Concerning Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, Addressing Safety and Regulatory Measures Under Atomic Energy Act, 1962. The Court Deliberates on Balancing National Energy Policy with Public Apprehensions Stemming from Past Nuclear Incidents.

The case centers on appeals related to the establishment of a nuclear power plant at Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu. The judgment begins by acknowledging th...

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Supreme Court Reviews Its Own Judgment That Struck Down Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearance Notifications Under Environment (Protection) Act. Review Petition Seeks Recall Citing Overlooked Binding Precedents.

Background: The present matter is a review petition arising from the Supreme Court's judgment in Vanashakti v. Union of India, dated 16 May 2025, whic...