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.
13 Jul 2026The case involves appeals by the Appellants and its officers against a judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court which directed payment of interes...




