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.
The Supreme Court has warned that granting environmental clearances for sand mining without properly assessing the riverbed’s current condition could cause serious ecological damage, stressing the need for a balanced approach to safeguard environment and natural resources.
