AJIT SINGH vs UNION OF INDIA .

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of mining leases under the Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1977, specifically examining the implications of Rule 19 regarding the revocation of leases. The Court held that the Central Government's order revoking the mining lease granted to Babulal Modi was valid, as it was established that the lease had lapsed due to non-execution of the lease deed within the prescribed period. Consequently, the Court upheld the Central Government's decision to grant the mining lease to Babulal Gupta, affirming that the area was available for grant despite prior applications.