Supreme Court (Justices Sandeep Mehta & Vikram Nath) Clarifies Civil vs Criminal Dispute in Mining Lease Fraud Case
The Supreme Court, led by Justices Sandeep Mehta and Vikram Nath, clarified that mining lease disputes with fraudulent elements can be criminal, not merely civil, emphasizing intent and public interest. The ruling distinguishes civil breaches from criminal fraud, guiding lower courts in similar cases.