Supreme Court Allows State Appeal in Mining Contract Interest Dispute — Security Deposit Does Not Carry Interest Despite Delayed Refund When Contract Expressly Bars Interest. Clause 19 of Form-L Contract Under Punjab Minor Minerals Concession Rules, 1964 Precludes Interest on Security Deposit, and Section 34 CPC Does Not Apply to Contractual Deposits.
1 Jan 2026The case involves appeals by the State of Haryana and its officers against a judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court which directed payment of i...





