STATE OF GUJARAT vs NIRMALABEN S. MEHTA & ANR. ETC.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding the de-reservation of lands for bauxite mining under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The Court emphasized that the State's notification dated 02.08.1978, which de-reserved the lands for private mining, was valid and did not violate any statutory provisions. The Court affirmed that the conditions imposed by the State for the grant of mineral concessions were reasonable and aimed at protecting the State's interests while promoting industrial development.