M/S KABAINI MINERALS PVT. LTD. vs STATE OF ORISSA .

The Supreme Court upheld the Orissa High Court's decision dismissing the appellants' challenge to the grant of a quarry lease to respondent No.4 under Rule 6(6-a)(i) of the Orissa Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1990. The Court found that respondent No.4 had priority due to its acquisition of a sick unit engaged in processing decorative stones, which met the criteria for priority under the Rules. The appellants' claim for precedence was rejected as they failed to demonstrate entitlement under the relevant provisions.