Bharat Coking Coal Ltd announced that a material litigation regarding the Jamunia Open Cast Project has been disposed of by the Court of the Learned Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Dhanbad. The court, in its order dated May 6, 2026, acquitted all accused persons named in the complaint, concluding the legal proceedings. This development resolves the litigation disclosed in the company's offer documents concerning a fatal accident that occurred on December 10, 2013.

The litigation originated from a complaint dated June 4, 2014, filed by the State of Jharkhand through the Deputy Director of Mines Safety. The complaint was against six officials or persons associated with the Jamunia Open Cast Project. The allegations were under Sections 73, 72A, and 72C(1)(a) of the Mines Act, 1952.

With the acquittal of all accused persons, the complaint case stands disposed of. The company confirmed that the litigation disclosed in the offer documents is now concluded. The disclosure was made to the stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The following table summarizes the key details of the litigation and its disposal:

The company informed the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited regarding the disposal of the case. The filing was signed by Debanuj Debnath, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd has formally handed over the site of the Dugda Coal Washery to JSW Steel Ltd, marking the first-ever monetization of a coal washery in India. The handover ceremony took place on June 17, 2026, at BCCL Headquarters, Koyla Bhawan, Dhanbad. This initiative is a significant step towards asset monetization in the coal sector, undertaken under the guidance of the Ministry of Coal.

The Dugda Coal Washery has a capacity of 2.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). This project represents a historic milestone in the coal sector, aiming to modernize assets and increase operational efficiency through private sector participation. The transfer is expected to strengthen coal beneficiation, improve the availability of quality washed coking coal, and support the objectives of Mission Coking Coal by reducing import dependence.

Key Details of the Handover

The involvement of JSW Steel Ltd is anticipated to improve coal supply chain efficiency and promote sustainable coal processing. The project is expected to create new employment opportunities and provide impetus to industrial development in Jharkhand and adjoining regions. This move aligns with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, contributing to the creation of a self-reliant and robust coal sector.

The disclosure was made to the stock exchanges on June 18, 2026, under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The handover reflects BCCL's continued commitment to operational reforms and asset optimisation.