SAHI RAM vs AVTAR SINGH

The Supreme Court held that the termination of the mining lease under Section 30 of the Mines & Mineral (Regulation & Development) Act, 1957 was justified due to the respondent's severe breaches of the lease conditions. The Court found that the learned Single Judge of the Delhi High Court erred in restoring the lease without further inquiry, thus violating principles of natural justice. The appeal was allowed, and the orders of the High Court were set aside, affirming the termination of the lease by the State of Haryana.