The Supreme Court of India will consider pleas related to the legislative power to tax mineral rights on May 20. This follows a curative petition filed by the Centre after the court dismissed review pleas of a July 25, 2024 ruling, which determined that states have the authority to tax mineral rights. The nine-judge bench ruled in an 8:1 majority that Parliament lacks the competence to impose such taxes under Entry 54 of List I of the Constitution. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested an adjournment until the curative petition is resolved, a request supported by some advocates. However, state representatives opposed this, highlighting the lengthy history of appeals, some dating back to 1999 and 2011. The Supreme Court had previously allowed mineral-rich states to recover dues worth thousands of crore of rupees from the Centre and mining companies, with staggered payments commencing from April 1, 2026.