While placing the matter for further hearing on December 16, a Bench, headed by Justice R V Raveendran, directed Karnataka to file its reply in a week’s time.
A similar petition has been filed by mining firm MSPL Ltd in the Supreme Court, which will also be heard on Dec 16. The apex court will hear arguments from government’s lawyers before it decides to admit the appeal and hear the case.
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