M/S. Skj Coke Industries Ltd. vs Coal India Ltd And Ors.

The Supreme Court addressed whether M/S. Skj Coke Industries Ltd. was entitled to purchase coal at a preferential 'linked price' or under the Liberalised Sales Scheme (LSS) pricing. The court found that the appellants had a valid arrangement for preferential pricing dating back to 1989, which was recognized despite regulatory changes. Consequently, the court ruled in favor of the appellants, affirming their entitlement to the linked price for coal consumption.