SATYANARAYANA SINHA vs M/S S. LAL AND COMPANY (PVT.) LTD.

The Supreme Court held that the first respondent lacked locus standi to challenge the mining lease granted to the appellant, as his application did not pertain to the same area. The Court emphasized that the foundation for invoking writ jurisdiction under Article 226 is the personal right of the petitioner, and since the first respondent's rights were not affected, the petition was not maintainable. The appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's decision which had found a violation of the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957, and the Mineral Concession Rules, 1960.