The Madras High Court has indicated that Vedanta's Sterlite Copper unit can file fresh applications with competent authorities regarding its green copper plant proposal. The court noted that previous actions were taken due to consent breaches and violations, with the matter reaching the Supreme Court. The State's counsel advised that recommencing operations requires proper applications, not just representations. The court will hear a related 2019 petition alongside this one on January 29, 2026, stating the current petition won't hinder fresh applications.