Today, On 27th November, The Centre has filed a curative plea in the Supreme Court challenging the 9-judge ruling that upheld States’ authority to tax minerals. This move revives a major federal dispute over mineral royalty, pricing, and constitutional powers.
Today(11th Sept),The Supreme Court of India will form a special bench to address pleas from mineral-rich states like Jharkhand seeking recovery of royalty and tax dues from the Centre and mining firms. This follows a July 25 ruling affirming that states, not Parliament, hold the power to tax mineral rights.
Singapore Supreme Court Judge Judith Prakash joins Today a nine-judge bench in India to determine if royalties from mineral rights constitute a tax. Chief Justice Chandrachud welcomed her as a guest member, noting her involvement in the Delhi Arbitration Weekend. The event, held from March 6 to 10, is organized by the Delhi International Arbitration Centre.
Day-3 | 9-Judge Bench- The Supreme Court clarified that the power to impose a tax on mineral rights lies with the states, not the Parliament, and emphasized the need to preserve this authority. The court is deliberating on whether the royalty collected by the Centre on mining leases qualifies as a tax. The hearing will resume on March 5.