The Supreme Court of India has opted to continue hearings in the ongoing gas migration dispute involving Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and the Indian government, despite RIL's intentions to seek mediation. The case stems from allegations that RIL siphoned gas from the adjacent block operated by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) in the Krishna-Godavari basin off the coast of Andhra Pradesh. The Centre claims that RIL and its partners, including BP Exploration and Niko Resources, have unjustly enriched themselves by approximately $1.729 billion by extracting gas from ONGC’s reserves. The dispute began following a 2000 Production Sharing Contract (PSC) and escalated when ONGC alleged in 2013 that the gas pools in its block were connected to RIL's block. A third-party analysis by DeGolyer & MacNaughton confirmed this connectivity, supporting the government's position. The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, indicated that hearings would proceed unless both parties jointly report a resolution. The Centre's Attorney General opposed any pause in proceedings, emphasizing the need to complete the hearings. The matter reflects ongoing tensions between private entities and state interests in India's energy sector.