Gauhati HC Questions Illegal Rat-Hole Coal Mining in Assam

The Gauhati High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of ongoing illegal rat-hole coal mining in Assam, despite a Supreme Court ban. It has directed the State government to explain its continuation. The International Human Rights Council (IHRC) claims this illegal trade has persisted for decades under various political regimes due to financial gains. The court has been urged to investigate revenue channels and take strict action against those involved.