K.T. VARGHESE vs STATE OF KERALA .

The Supreme Court upheld the conditions imposed on the renewal of the appellants' mining licence under the Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1957 and the Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1967. The Court ruled that the State Government has the authority to impose conditions on licences, including restrictions on sales for agricultural purposes and within the State of Kerala. The Court found no discrimination against the appellants compared to Co-operative Societies, affirming the legality of the imposed conditions.