UNION OF INDIA vs SOVA ISPAT LIMITED

The Supreme Court addressed the interim order of the Calcutta High Court regarding the constitutionality of the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Second Ordinance, 2014. The Court emphasized that any auction of the Ardhagram coal block must comply with the outcome of the writ application challenging the Ordinance, particularly concerning the alleged violation of Article 300A of the Constitution regarding compensation for compulsory acquisition. The Court upheld the interim order, ensuring that the rights of the parties involved are preserved pending the final adjudication of the matter.