STATE OF KARNATAKA vs ASHA TRANSPORTS

The Supreme Court held that the respondent, Asha Transports, was not entitled to lift excavated material ore pending the renewal of its mining lease, as the Division Bench's order allowing this was set aside. The Court emphasized that the lifting of material without a valid lease contravenes statutory provisions governing mining operations. Consequently, the appeal by the State of Karnataka was allowed, and the previous orders permitting the lifting of material were annulled.