Odisha High Court Quashes Rs 696 Crore Demand Against JSW Steel, Refers Rs 1,473 Crore Case for Reconsideration
The Odisha High Court quashed a Rs 696.32 crore penalty imposed on JSW Steel for mineral dispatch shortfalls at its Jajang iron ore block in FY21. It also set aside a separate Rs 1,472.69 crore demand for FY25, directing authorities to reconsider the matter based on an earlier April 2026 judgment. JSW Steel had challenged both demands, and the court disposed of the petitions on October 16, 2026, ordering fresh consideration of the FY25 demand in line with legal guidelines.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 18 Oct, 09:20 am. Other outlets followed.