Why Were 204 Coal Allocations Cancelled? Coal Block Case

The Supreme Court cancelled 204 coal block allocations in the Manohar Lal Sharma case because the allocation procedures were arbitrary and unlawful. Under Article 14, the allocation of valuable public natural resources requires fair and non-discriminatory state action. The judgment established that public wealth demands transparency and accountability. In this video you will learn: • Why the Supreme Court declared coal block allocation processes illegal in 2014 • How Article 14 prohibits arbitrary and discriminatory distribution of state resources • The constitutional principle of public accountability in natural resource management Important case laws: • Manohar Lal Sharma v Principal Secretary (2014) Statutory provisions discussed: • Article 14 Useful for: LL.B. (3-year and 5-year integrated), UGC NET Law, CLAT PG and University semester exams. Free notes, quizzes & more: https://www.thelaweasy.com #Shorts #ConstitutionalLaw #Article14 #LawEasy #SupremeCourt