Chief Ministers from Telangana, Karnataka, and Kerala are reportedly organizing a joint legal challenge against the central government's new mining law. According to sources within the Congress party, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan (represented by his administration) are coordinating to file a petition in the Supreme Court.

While the specific legal arguments against the law have not been fully detailed in public filings, the move represents a significant pushback from state governments against federal mining regulations. The challenge highlights ongoing tensions between state-level authorities and the central government regarding the control and management of natural resources. By joining forces, these states aim to leverage their collective standing to contest the constitutionality or the practical application of the mining bill, which has implications for state revenue and local resource management.

As of now, the central government has not issued a formal response to the reported legal challenge. The coordination between these specific states suggests a strategic attempt to create a unified front against federal policy, though the exact timeline for the filing remains unconfirmed. Legal analysts note that such challenges often hinge on the balance of power between the Union and the States as defined by the Constitution, particularly concerning who holds the primary authority over mineral-rich lands.