State Of Karnataka & Ors vs Asha Transports

The Supreme Court held that the order permitting Asha Transports to lift excavated material ore by paying royalty, pending consideration of its mining lease renewal application, was not justified. The Court set aside the judgments of both the Division Bench and the Single Judge, emphasizing that the respondent must await the renewal decision before lifting any material. The appeal by the State of Karnataka was thus allowed, reinforcing the principle that mining operations must comply with statutory requirements before proceeding.