Goa Foundation vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the interlocutory application by M/s Bandekar Brothers Private Limited seeking to restrain authorities from auctioning mined mineral ore produced prior to 22.11.2007. The Court reiterated its earlier ruling in Goa Foundation vs. Union of India, emphasizing that mining operations post-22.11.2007 were illegal, thus denying the applicant's request to sell the mined ore. The Court held that the orders suspending mining operations and environmental clearances must remain in effect until new leases and clearances are granted.