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Supreme Court Mandates Environmental Clearance Is Necessary For All Large Scale Building And Construction Projects

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).

India Real Estate

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Khaitan & Co LLP

From Greenwashing To Green Assurance: Strengthening Third-Party Review Of Green Debt Securities

On August 1 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) released a consultation paper draft circular ("Proposed Circular") proposing revised norms for appointing independent third-party reviewers...

India Environment

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

Supreme Court Reinforces Environmental Integrity: DSR Without Replenishment Study Legally Invalid

In a judgment that significantly strengthens environmental jurisprudence in India, the Supreme Court has unequivocally established that a District Survey Report (DSR) without a proper replenishment study...

India Environment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Navigating Nature's Law: India's Legal Overhaul Of Biodiversity Access And Benefit Sharing

India's biodiversity law is undergoing a significant transformation, aimed at streamlining its regulatory framework and enhancing its effectiveness.

India Environment

LS

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Energy, Infrastructure And Natural Resources Law Corner Bulletin - July 2025

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CMS INDUSLAW

Safeguarding Sustainable Investments: Green Audits As The New Baseline For Due Diligence

India Commercial

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Phoenix Legal

Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs): Powering The Energy Transition

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Legitpro Law

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

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JSA

Environment Rules Amended: Revised Legal Framework For Sulphur Dioxide Emission By Thermal Power Plants

India Environment

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JSA

MSC Elsa 3 Fallout: Kerala High Court Moves To Secure Victims' Claims Through Sister Ship Arrest

India Transport

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

India And The United Kingdom Embed Environmental Safeguards In Bilateral Trade Through The Comprehensive Economic And Trade Agreement

India Environment

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JSA

Legalaxy - Monthly Newsletter - August 2025

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Vaish Associates Advocates

TPM Newsletter: August 2025 - India–UK Trade Agreement: A Strategic Economic Partnership

India International

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TPM Consultants

India's New Carbon Credit Trading Platform: MoEFCC's June 2025 Notification Explained

India Environment

SKV Law Offices

GST On Gold: 18, 22, 24 Carat Jewellery Rates & Ornaments

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Vakilsearch

Eway Bill Limit 2025: State-Wise List & Thresholds

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Vakilsearch

India Moves Closer To Enforcing Data Protection Law: MeitY Completes Review Of Public Feedback

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

GST On TV Or Television: Latest Rates, HSN Code & Impact

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Vakilsearch

How To Add Or Update Bank Account In GST Portal?

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Vakilsearch

Compressed Bio-Gas – The Clean Push Forward

As a developing economy India faces the challenge of balancing environment conservation while promoting rapid economic development. In an effort to harmonise these twin objectives the Government of India...

AP

AZB & Partners

The International Court Of Justice Advisory Opinion On State Obligations In Respect Of Climate Change

On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice ("ICJ") gave an advisory opinion at the request of the United Nations General Assembly.

India Environment

SA

Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co

Simplifying Green Clearances In Goa: Self-Declarations, Empaneled Inspectors And Perpetual Renewals Under Water-Air-Environment Acts

In a bold bid to dismantle the regulatory roadblocks that has long impeded small and medium enterprises in Goa, the Goa State Pollution Control Board...

India Environment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

The Environment Protection (Management Of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025: An Analysis

By Notification S.O. 3401(E) dated 24 July 2025, the Central Government, exercising the powers conferred by Sections 3, 6, 8 and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986...

India Environment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

MoEFCC's New Waste Management Rules Mandate EPR For Waste Generators And Its Real-time Tracking: Non-compliance Triggers Environmental Compensation Penalties

India Environment

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

Season 2 Episode 1 - ESG & ARBITRATION (Podcast)

India Litigation

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Dhir & Dhir Associates

The Rise Of ESG Clause In Commercial Contracts

India Commercial

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Khurana and Khurana

The National Biodiversity Authority: New Rules And Their Implications

India Environment

DP

De Penning & De Penning

Reviewing Documents During A Regulatory Assessment – The Do's And Don'ts

India Environment

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

Preparing For A Field Visit During Regulatory Assessment: Things To Look Out For!

India Environment

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

India's Climate Compliance Clock Is Ticking – Why Manufacturers Must Brace For Penalties Twice The Carbon Credit Price Under New Emission Intensity Targets

India Environment

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

The Environment Ministry Exempts Certain Thermal Power Plants From Installation Of Flue Gas De-Sulfurization System

India Environment

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CMS INDUSLAW

Sustainability And Fashion: Legal Implications For Brands In India

India Environment

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Draft Guidelines For Virtual Power Purchase Agreements – The India VPPA Story

AP

AZB & Partners

India's Climate Compliance Clock Is Ticking – Why Manufacturers Must Brace For Penalties Twice The Carbon Credit Price Under New Emission Intensity Targets

On the 23rd of June, 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change ("MoEFCC") has issued a draft notification introducing the Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity Target Rules...

India Environment

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Lexplosion Solutions Private Limited

The Environment Ministry Exempts Certain Thermal Power Plants From Installation Of Flue Gas De-Sulfurization System

The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India ("the Environment Ministry") through its Notification dated 11th July 2025 ("FGD Exemption Notification") has exempted certain Thermal Power Plants ("TPPs") from installing Flue Gas De-sulfurization ("FGD") systems, which are designed to cut SO2 emissions.

India Environment

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CMS INDUSLAW

Sustainability And Fashion: Legal Implications For Brands In India

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...

India Environment

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Draft Guidelines For Virtual Power Purchase Agreements – The India VPPA Story

India's clean energy sector has witnessed significant growth in recent times with steady progress towards the target of achieving 500GW of non-fossil fuel-based capacity by 2030...

AP

AZB & Partners

EU Simplifies CBAM But Does Not Address The Underlying Issues

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Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Regulatory Compliance Newsletter | June 2025

This June newsletter covers categories of updates relating to labour, environment, corporate and industry related laws. New guidelines for employing women in night shifts in commercial establishments...

India Commercial

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Dentons Link Legal

India To Enforce New Barcode Regulations For Plastic Packaging From July

Effective July 1, 2025, all producers, importers, and brand owners (PIBOs) involved in the production and distribution of plastic carry bags...

India Environment

SR

S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates

Keynote On India–Indonesia Business Ties By His Excellency Mr. Sandeep Chakravorty (Video)

Keynote On India–Indonesia Business Ties By His Excellency Mr. Sandeep Chakravorty...

India Commercial

HS

Hammurabi & Solomon

Mandatory Induction Of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Or Electric Vehicles By Aggregators And E-Commerce Entities In Delhi NCR

In a major policy intervention targeting air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued binding directions mandating that all new fleet additions by motor vehicle...

India Environment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

The BRSR Framework: Towards Ethical And Sustainable Corporate Governance

India Commercial

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PSA

Green Mandate 2025 - India's Environmental Reforms And The ESG Imperative

India Environment

HS

Hammurabi & Solomon

Maharashtra Electric Vehicle Policy 2025

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Aurtus Consulting LLP

National Green Tribunal Directed Reliance Jio To Pay Rs 10 Lakh As Compensation For Illegally Felling Trees For Laying Optical Fibre Cables

India Environment

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Ethical Legal Consultants

Electricity Newsletter – June 2025

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DSK Legal

Environmental Impact Of Pharmaceutical Waste: A Review Of The Recent Guidance Document On Disposal Of Expired/ Unused Drugs Issued By CDSCO

India Environment

IL

IndiaLaw LLP

Environmental, Social And Governance (ESG) In India: From Compliance To Competitive Advantage

India Commercial

SC

Singhania & Co.

Recent Developments In India's Corporate & Commercial Laws - May 2025

India Commercial

Fox & Mandal

International Space Law: A Comprehensive Analysis

India Transport

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Khurana and Khurana

Environmental Footprint & Principle 6 Disclosure In BRSR (Video)

India Commercial

CP

Corporate Professionals

A Deep Dive Into The Draft Guidelines For Virtual Power Purchase Agreements

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S&R Associates

Regulatory Compliance Newsletter | May 2025

India Employment

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Dentons Link Legal

Fueling Growth: Legal Insights Into Joint Ventures In India's Booming Oil & Gas Sector

MC

MAHESHWARI & CO. Advocates & Legal Consultants

Supreme Court Rules Against Ex-Post Facto Environment Clearance

India Environment

KC

Khaitan & Co LLP

Legalaxy – Monthly Newsletter Series – Vol XXIV – April, 2025

VA

Vaish Associates Advocates

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Hammurabi & Solomon

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Corporate Professionals

Prevention And Regulation Of Greenwashing And Misleading Environmental Claims (Video)

HS

Hammurabi & Solomon

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