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Green Patents In India: Between Climate Ambition And A Still-Developing Incentive Framework
India’s climate commitments are substantial a net-zero target announced at COP26 and rapid growth in non-fossil energy capacity and clean-technology innovation across solar, wind, storage, electric mobility and waste management has grown alongside them. It is tempting to assume that a dedicated, incentive-rich “green patent” regime sits behind that innovation. The more accurate picture is of a patent system that accommodates green technology through general mechanisms, while stopping short of the bespoke incentives that some other jurisdictions have introduced.
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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates
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Public Law Environment Newsletter | July 2026
The Public Law Practice Group at Dentons Link Legal presents this edition of the Environment Law Newsletter, highlighting recent legal and regulatory developments shaping India’s environmental landscape. As concerns over environmental degradation continue to intensify, this issue examines key ecological and compliance challenges across industries with significant environmental footprints, alongside broader developments in pollution control, conservation, and sustainable resource governance
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An Overview Of Extended Producer Responsibility For Plastic Waste Management
India generates an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 tonnes of plastic waste every day, of which a substantial share, approximately 10,556 tonnes daily, remains uncollected and enters landfills or the open environment. To address this, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (“MoEFCC”) has notified a national Extended Producer Responsibility (“EPR”) framework for plastic packaging under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, as amended from time to time.
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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates
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Energy, Infrastructure & Natural Resources Law Corner Bulletin (February & March 2026)
India's energy, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors witnessed significant regulatory developments in February and March 2026, spanning power generation frameworks, oil and gas supply regulations, maritime investment mechanisms, and mineral governance reforms. Key measures include amendments to captive power plant rules, carbon credit trading regulations, enhanced consumer protection in petroleum distribution, and stricter environmental compliance standards for solar waste and plastic management.
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