SC reserves order in mining case, but union minister 'welcomes' verdict

Shripad Naik, minister of state for defence, issued a statement welcoming the Supreme Court 'judgement' on iron ore mines in the state

Shripad Naik, India’s junior defence minister, used his official letterhead to welcome Supreme Court’s "judgement" on a mining company’s appeal. Except that the court has not given its judgement.

The court on Thursday reserved its order on a plea by a mining company seeking permission to commercially use and transport mined iron ore lying unused in its mines in Goa.

Naik, a minister of state and Lok Sabha MP from North Goa, issued a statement welcoming the Supreme Court "judgement" on iron ore mines in the state.

"Welcome judgement by Hon'ble Supreme Court of India (SC) for passing judgement on allowing ore mined