PALLAVA GRANITES INDS INDIA vs GOVT OF A P

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, emphasizing that the right to grant a mining lease is contingent upon the consent of the landowners, as per the principles of contract law. The Court clarified that without the lessor's consent, no lessee can legally enter the land for mining operations. The petitions challenging the requirement for landlord consent were dismissed, affirming the necessity of such consent to prevent obstructions in mining activities.