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Legislative Overview: The Offshore Areas Mineral (Prevention Of Illegal Mining And Transportation) Rules, 2026

The Ministry of Mines formally notified the Offshore Areas Mineral (Prevention of Illegal Mining and Transportation) Rules, 2026, on February 3, 2026.

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IndiaLaw LLP

Regulatory Update: Energy, Infrastructure, Mining & Environment Regulatory December 2025

On 27th October 2025, the Ministry of Coal initiated consultation with stakeholders on Mining Plan Guidelines for Coal and Lignite 2025 ("Guidelines"), inviting comments until 26th November 2025.

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BTG Advaya

The Precautionary Principle, The Aravalli Hills And The Supreme Court: From Protection To Redefinition

The Supreme Court's November 2025 ruling on the Aravalli range has started widespread debate, with critics arguing that it weakens environmental safeguards by permitting certain mining activities to continue.

India Environment

LegaLogic

Supreme Court's Orders On Aravali Hills – An Evolving Landscape

The Aravali Hills and Range (Aravalis), often described as the 'green lungs' of North Western India, have for centuries sustained diverse ecosystems and supported the livelihoods of numerous communities.

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SunLegal

Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources Law Corner Bulletin September And October 2025

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CMS INDUSLAW

Defining The Aravali: A Doctrinal And Scientific Defence Of The Supreme Court's Approach To Environmental Adjudication

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King, Stubb & Kasiva

Challenging Environmental Clearance (EC) At The NGT

India Environment

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MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Energy, Infrastructure And Natural Resources Law Corner Bulletin

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CMS INDUSLAW

Supreme Court Mandates Replenishment Studies For Sand Mining Approval (Video)

India Environment

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IndiaLaw LLP

National Critical Mineral Mission: Recycling Scheme Worth ₹1,500 Crore Unveiled

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IndiaLaw LLP

India Notifies Operating Right Framework For Offshore Atomic Minerals Under Strategic Minerals Regime

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JSA

India's Critical Minerals Strategy: Wider Exemption From Customs Duty Needed To Fulfil The Government's Mission

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Rare Earth Elements – India's 'Rare' Opportunity Towards Mineral Sovereignty

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AZB & Partners

Reforming The Environmental Impact Assessment Process For Mining In India: Towards Transparency, Accountability, And Sustainability

India Environment

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Khurana and Khurana

Recent Developments In India's Corporate & Commercial Laws – January 2026

India Commercial

Fox & Mandal

Key Highlights Of The Union Budget 2026-27

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Nexdigm Private Limited

Union Budget 2026 - Indirect Tax Proposals

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Khaitan & Co LLP

India Rolls Out CNAP In 2026: Official Caller Name Display To Fight Spam, Powered By KYC Databases And Privacy Opt-Out

India Media & IT

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Khurana and Khurana

Consent Managers Are India's Next Big Opportunity: Here's The FAQ You Need

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AK & Partners

Environmental Impact Assessment And Mining Law: A Critical Review Of Indian And Global Literature

This is an analysis of the existing literature on the environment impact assessment in mining cases.

India Environment

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Khurana and Khurana

Public Law - Environment Newsletter | May 2025

This edition of our Newsletter covers recent legal and regulatory developments shaping India's environmental landscape. With growing scrutiny on environment degradation...

India Environment

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Dentons Link Legal

Metal & Mining | Bolstering Domestic Manufacturing And Value Addition

Strategic focus on critical minerals to Propel Domestic Manufacturing and Strengthen the Make In India Initiative

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Ernst & Young

The Offshore Mineral Conservation Rules: At Step Towards Sustainable Mining

On 31 December 2024, the Ministry of Mines notified the Offshore Areas Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2024 (Offshore Minerals Rules).

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Diversify, Innovate And Decarbonize Coking Coal For India's Steel Vision

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Ernst & Young

JSA Newsletter | Environment_ESG | November 2024

India Environment

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JSA

Environment_ESG | November 2024 - National Green Tribunal Judgements/Orders

India Environment

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JSA

Supreme Court Ruling Affirms State Authority To Tax Mineral Rights And Lands

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Saakshya Law

Supreme Court Affirms Federal Structure By Allowing Right Of States To Impose Taxes On Minerals

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Dentons Link Legal

A 9 (Nine) Judge Constitution Bench Of The Supreme Court Of India Rules That Royalty Under The Mines And Minerals (Development And Regulation) Act, 1957 Is Not 'Tax'

India Government

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JSA

Supreme Court Judgements/Orders

India Environment

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JSA

Beyond Borders: Navigating Legal Developments In The Space Mining Frontier

India Government

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CMS INDUSLAW

India Opens Its Doors To Private Specialists To Accelerate Exploration Of Critical And Strategic Minerals

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AZB & Partners

Coal India Vs. Competition Commission Of India: Case Analysis

India Anti-trust

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Legacy Law Offices

Supreme Court Judgements/Orders

Supreme Court of India directs the Government of Rajasthan to consider proposals for renewal of mining leases and statutory permissions for mining in Aravalli hills

India Environment

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JSA

Beyond Borders: Navigating Legal Developments In The Space Mining Frontier

After land, water, and air, space is the next (last?) frontier that the sovereign states set to explore. The space race started from the launch of Sputnik I in 1957 for exploration and warfare, to now being pursued by private players for commercial purposes.

India Government

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CMS INDUSLAW

India Opens Its Doors To Private Specialists To Accelerate Exploration Of Critical And Strategic Minerals

2023 is proving to be an important turning point in India's quest to reduce dependence on other countries to meet its strategic minerals requirement.

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AZB & Partners

Coal India Vs. Competition Commission Of India: Case Analysis

One of the basic rules of interpretation states that no provision of a statute should be read in isolation to the other statutes and that while interpreting a law, it should be presumed...

India Anti-trust

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Legacy Law Offices

Supreme Court Clarifies That Mining In Eco Sensitive Zone Is Prohibited Even If Its Boundaries Extend Beyond One Kilometre

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Khaitan & Co LLP

GST Implications On The Mining Sector

Mining is one of the core sectors for revenue generation for the government especially from the taxes on royalty. Under the Rajasthan Minor Minerals Concession Rules, 2019...

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S&A Law Offices

Infrastructure And Energy Digest - Overview Of Legal And Regulatory Developments – February 2022

In this month's newsletter, we have analyzed key announcements for the infrastructure sector in this year's budget and their consequent impact on the sector.

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Economic Laws Practice

Reforming The Mining Sector In India: An Analysis Of The Latest Amendments To The MMDR Act

In a major push for mining reforms in India, the Parliament recently enacted the Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Act, 2021 (Amendment Act).

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Khaitan & Co LLP

The New Mines And Minerals (Development And Regulation) Amendment Act, 2021 To Bring Noteworthy Changes

The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 ("1957 Act") was the principal legislation that was enacted with a view to regulate the minerals and mining sector in India.

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RPV Legal

Lessees Required To Obtain Timely Prior Approval Under The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 To Continue Mining Beyond The Two Years Period

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Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Coal Mining And MDO Model In India

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S&A Law Offices

Mining Industry – A New Dawn Amid Challenges

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Rajani Associates

Projects, Energy & Infrastructure - June 2020

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HSA Advocates

Newly Added Section 8-B Of The MMDR Act And Its Consequent Effects On The EIA Notification Of 2006

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S&A Law Offices

Highlights Of The Structural Reforms To The Energy And Infrastructure Sector Under The Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

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CMS INDUSLAW

Coal Mining Sector: Road To De-Nationalisation

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Phoenix Legal

The Mineral Laws (Amendment) Ordinance - Key Changes

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Argus Partners

Mineral Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 – Government Liberalises Investment In Mining Sector

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Part II - | Inviting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) In Commercial Coal Mining—Top Ten Stumbling Blocks

India Government

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LexRidge Partners, Advocates & Solicitors

Inviting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) In Commercial Coal Mining - The Indian Journey So Far - Part I

India Government

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LexRidge Partners, Advocates & Solicitors

Establishing A Business In India

India Commercial

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AZB & Partners

Creation Of Encumbrances On Non-Auction Mineral Concessions

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AZB & Partners

GST Covers Mineral Mining Rights

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Labour Law Ministry Notifies Creche Facility Rules In The Mine Establishments

India Employment

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Dhir & Dhir Associates

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Supreme Court Mandates Replenishment Studies For Sand Mining Approval (Video)

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IndiaLaw LLP

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