The Supreme Court of India is set to consider pleas regarding the taxation of mineral rights on May 20, 2024. This follows a significant ruling from a nine-judge bench in July 2024, which determined that the legislative power to tax mineral rights lies with the states, not the Parliament. The Centre's curative petition on this matter is still pending, prompting Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to request an adjournment. Some advocates supported this request, suggesting the pleas be heard after the curative petition's resolution, while others representing state authorities opposed the delay, citing the long history of the appeals dating back to 1999. The Supreme Court previously allowed mineral-rich states to recover dues from the Centre and mining companies, amounting to thousands of crore of rupees, with staggered payments starting from April 1, 2026. Additionally, the court waived interest and penalties on demands for the period before the July ruling.