GOVERNMENT OF A.P. vs M/S. OBULAPURAM MINING CO. PVT.LTD&ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order allowing mining operations subject to conditions, including a prohibition on mining within 40 meters of the Karnataka boundary as per Section 21 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act. The Court emphasized the State Government's authority to demarcate leased areas and evict unauthorized occupants. The interim stay on the High Court's order was granted, with directions for the High Court to expedite the main writ petitions within four weeks.