DHARAMBIR SINGH vs U O I

The Supreme Court dismissed the special leave petition challenging the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition regarding a mining lease application. The petitioner claimed preferential rights under Section 11(2) of the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957, but the Court upheld the discretion of the State Government in granting mining leases. The Court found no merit in the petitioner's contention that he had a preferential right, affirming the High Court's decision.