The State Of Rajasthan vs Sharwan Kumar Kumawat

The Supreme Court addressed the constitutionality of sub-rule (10) of Rule 4 and sub-rule (3) of Rule 7 of the Rajasthan Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1986, which had been declared unconstitutional by the Rajasthan High Court. The court examined the legal framework surrounding mineral concessions and upheld the validity of the rules, emphasizing the need for regulatory measures in the mining sector. Consequently, the appeals were allowed, reinstating the provisions of the Rules.