India: Environment

In a significant step towards overhauling the disposal practices of expired and unused drugs and with the aim of protecting human and animal health, preserving environmental integrity...

Workplaces have undergone significant transformations since the onset of the pandemic, driven by extensive global shifts.

The Supreme Court in Vanashakti v Union of India, 2025 SCC OnLine SC 1703 held that Environmental Clearance (EC) is necessary for all large scale building and construction projects including educational institutions under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006 (EIA Notification).

Workplaces have undergone significant transformations since the onset of the pandemic, driven by extensive global shifts.

The Supreme Court in Vanashakti v Union of India, 2025 SCC OnLine SC 1703 held that Environmental Clearance (EC) is necessary for all large scale building and construction projects including educational institutions under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006 (EIA Notification).

Over the past decade, there has been a growing emphasis on the need for investors to consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors as part of their investment strategy.

The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement ("CETA"), signed on July 24, 2025, reflects a notable shift in India's treaty architecture by embedding sustainability objectives as a central component of its trade engagement.

Digging deep into documents is not just another task in a regulatory assessment – it is often the key to spotting hidden compliance gaps and avoiding risks that could slip through the cracks.

India's fashion industry is massive, employing millions and contributing significantly to the economy. But it's also a major polluter, responsible for a substantial share of carbon emissions...

In a significant step towards overhauling the disposal practices of expired and unused drugs and with the aim of protecting human and animal health, preserving environmental integrity...

In this edition of our Energy, Infrastructure and Natural Resources Newsletter, CMS INDUSLAW's Megha Arora, Abhishek Rohatgi, Jayati Bhatia, and Gayathri Menon bring you key legal, regulatory, and judicial developments from July 2025.

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