S.J. Coke Industries Pvt. Ltd. Etc vs Central Coalfields Ltd. Etc

The Supreme Court upheld the legality of the e-auction Scheme for coal sales implemented by the Union of India, affirming that it was not ultra vires and thus valid under the relevant regulations. The Court clarified that the Scheme's implementation was consistent with the provisions governing the sale and distribution of essential commodities, specifically under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Consequently, the appeals by Central Coalfields Ltd. were allowed, and the writ petitions filed by S.J. Coke Industries Pvt. Ltd. were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.