Salitho Ores Pvt. Ltd vs The Captain Of Ports

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the Explanation to Rule 38 of the Mineral (Other than Atomic and Hydrocarbons Energy Minerals) Concession Rules, 2016, and Rule 45(8)(a) of the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017, under Article 32 of the Constitution. The Court held that the computation of royalty as stipulated in these rules is valid and within the powers conferred by Section 9 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The petitioners' challenge was dismissed, affirming the legality of the royalty computation framework established by the Central Government.