A majority of 8:1 from the nine-judge bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, ruled that royalty payments on minerals are not a tax.
In 8:1 Majority, SC Decrees Mineral Royalties As Non-Taxable, States Gain Authority
A majority of 8:1 from the nine-judge bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, ruled that royalty payments on minerals are not a tax.
