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Energy, Infrastructure And Natural Resources Law Corner Bulletin

The months of September and October 2025 were significant in India's energy transition journey and crucial regulatory and judicial developments were also observed in the natural resources and infrastructure sectors.

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CMS INDUSLAW

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

The Supreme Court of India has delivered a critical environmental judgment in the case of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir & Ors. v. Raja Muzaffar Bhat & Ors., fundamentally...

India Environment

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IndiaLaw LLP

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

In a major step towards securing the nation's clean energy future, the Ministry of Mines has notified the Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Critical Minerals Recycling, with a financial outlay of ₹1,500 crore.

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IndiaLaw LLP

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

The Ministry of Mines, in consultation with the Department of Atomic Energy ("DAE"), vide notification dated July 14, 2025, notified the Offshore Areas Atomic Minerals Operating Right Rules, 2025 ("Atomic Mineral Rules").

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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

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

India Environment

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Khurana and Khurana

Public Law - Environment Newsletter | May 2025

India Environment

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Dentons Link Legal

Metal & Mining | Bolstering Domestic Manufacturing And Value Addition

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Ernst & Young

The Offshore Mineral Conservation Rules: At Step Towards Sustainable Mining

KC

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

The Draft Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 – An Overview

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CMS INDUSLAW

RBI MPC October 2025: Repo Rate Unchanged At 5.5% Amid Balanced Growth And Inflation Outlook

India Government

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Legitpro Law

RBI's Proposed External Commercial Borrowing Framework 2025: Legal Implications And Opportunities For Indian Borrowers

India Commercial

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Vritti Law Partners

RBI Opens The Doors To Bank-Funded M&A's: Boosting Domestic Acquisition Financing

India Commercial

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Obhan & Associates

Online Gaming In India

India Media & IT

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Acuity Law

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

The Supreme Court of India recently in a significant ruling in Mineral Area Development v. M/S Steel Authority Of India & Ors, delivered by an 8:1 majority, clarified the powers of State Legislatures to tax mineral-bearing lands and mining rights.

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Saakshya Law

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

The Mineral Area Development Authority v. Steel Authority of India case decided by the Supreme Court in July 2024 involves resolution of a significant constitutional dispute regarding the legislative competence of State legislatures in the context of taxing and regulating mineral resources.

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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'

On July 25, 2024, a 9 (nine) judge Constitution Bench of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India ("Supreme Court") in the case of Mineral Area Development Authority and Anr vs. M/s Steel Authority of India and Anr Etc.

India Government

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JSA

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

India Government

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CMS INDUSLAW

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

AP

AZB & Partners

Coal India Vs. Competition Commission Of India: Case Analysis

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

India Quarterly Update

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

Projects, Energy & Infrastructure Monthly Newsletter | February 2023

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HSA Advocates

Ecosystem Restoration - The Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022 , India

India Environment

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Dhir & Dhir Associates

National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries Should Have Minimum 1 KM Eco-Sensitive Zone: Supreme Court

India Environment

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

GST Implications On The Mining Sector

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S&A Law Offices

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

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Economic Laws Practice

Ecosystem Restoration - The Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022 , India

With COP 27 coming up in November 2022 in Egypt India geared up in the last 12 months to come up with important legislative changes on climate action in alignment with its commitment...

India Environment

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Dhir & Dhir Associates

National Parks/Wildlife Sanctuaries Should Have Minimum 1 KM Eco-Sensitive Zone: Supreme Court

A 3-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India (SC) vide its judgment dated 03 June 2022 in the case of In re: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v Union of India & Ors., I.A. No.1000 of 2003 in W.P. (C)...

India Environment

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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

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Projects, Energy & Infrastructure - June 2020

Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) on June 1, 2020, published the draft CERC (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2020 to further amend the CERC (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations, 2019.

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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

On January 10, 2020, a new section – section 8B related to the provision for transfer of statutory clearances was inserted in the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.

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S&A Law Offices

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

In a bid to stimulate and strengthen the Indian economy amidst the nationwide lockdown to contain the coronavirus pandemic, the Government of India rolled out an economic package named the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.

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CMS INDUSLAW

Coal Mining Sector: Road To De-Nationalisation

The coal mining sector in India seems to have finally taken the last step towards its de-nationalisation after more than 40 years.

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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

AP

AZB & Partners

Creation Of Encumbrances On Non-Auction Mineral Concessions

AP

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

Strict Action Against Defaulting Miners In Odisha

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

India Launches Bid Process For Largest Auction Of Oil And Gas Blocks

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Jones Day

Supreme Court Holds Levy Of Contribution To District Mineral Foundation Trust Cannot Be Collected Retrospectively Under The MMDR Act

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Khaitan & Co LLP

Supreme Court Upholds The Levy Of Transit Fee On Forest Produce Under Indian Forest Act, 1927- Minerals Also Forest Produce

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

NGT Fines Noida Based Water Bottling Unit INR 10 Lakhs

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S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

‘Fair And Reasonable' Compensation Under The Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Notification Of The Common Guidelines For Mine Developer And Operator Projects

India Government

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DSK Legal

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IndiaLaw LLP

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