India: Environmental Law

This newsletter examines landmark Supreme Court rulings on Change in Law provisions in power procurement contracts and the treatment of Generation Based Incentives in renewable energy tariff determination.

The intersection of infrastructure development and environmental protection has increasingly become a site of judicial scrutiny in India. In Court on its Own Motion v. State of Himachal Pradesh & Ors

This March 2026 legal newsletter examines pivotal judicial pronouncements and regulatory developments spanning arbitration, competition law, constitutional matters, insolvency proceedings, and environmental regulations. The comprehensive analysis explores how recent legal shifts impact businesses and professionals navigating India's dynamic regulatory environment across multiple practice areas including renewable energy, real estate, mining, and white collar crime.

India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 ("2026 Rules") which go into effect on 1st April 2026.

The month of January 2026 witnessed several key developments in the energy, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.

In a significant constitutional pronouncement that harmonizes environmental imperatives with the rule of law, the Supreme Court of India has delivered a carefully calibrated judgment addressing...

India's strategy for regulating artificial intelligence has, up to this point, been deliberately non-prescriptive. Instead of implementing an all-encompassing AI law...

Over the past years, India's electric vehicle (EV) sector has rapidly evolved from early pilot projects to mainstream adoption, which was largely driven by supportive government policies, rising fuel prices, and increased consumer interest.

Environmental Clearance (EC) is an essential approval provided by the competent authority that guarantees that any planned actions or projects comply with environmental regulations and do not negatively impact...