STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs HINDUSTAN SUGAR MILLS LTD. & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a Notification issued under the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957, which enhanced the royalty on limestone. The Court held that while the Notification was premature as it was issued four months before it could be lawfully enforced, it was not void. The Court restrained the State of Rajasthan from enforcing the enhancement for the interregnum until June 1, 1970, rather than striking down the Notification entirely. The Court emphasized the High Court's prerogative under Article 226 to mold relief justly according to the situation.