Verigamto Naveen vs Government Of Andhra Pradesh & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the Andhra Pradesh government's notifications withdrawing permission for sub-leases of barytes mining lands, emphasizing compliance with Section 4-A of the Mines & Minerals (Regulation & Development) Act, 1957. The Court upheld the High Court's ruling that the government failed to follow due procedure, thus rendering the withdrawal invalid. The decision reinforced the necessity of adhering to statutory requirements in mining lease agreements.