Initiating Proceedings Under Mines & Minerals Act Alone Doesn't Prevent Police From Registering Theft Case For Sand Or Minerals: Gujarat High Court
In a significant ruling related to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, the Gujarat High Court has made an important clarification regarding the process of prosecuting individuals for illegal mining activities and theft of minerals like sand from riverbeds. The case revolves around the interpretation of Section 22 of the MMDR Act, which deals with the filing of complaints by authorized officers for mining violations. The court's…
