Supreme Court Allows Appeal by Director of Mines and Geology in Royalty Dispute — State Can Charge Higher Royalty Due to Change in Law Despite Tender Agreement. The Court held that a subsequent amendment to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 increasing royalty rates applies to existing contracts unless expressly excluded.
1 Jan 2026The Director of Mines and Geology, Karnataka, appealed against the High Court of Karnataka's order allowing the writ petition of M/s BMM Ispat Ltd. Th...






