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On 22 January 2025, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) published a report titled ‘Classification of Sectors into Red, Orange, Green, White and Blue Categories...

On 31 December 2024, the Ministry of Mines notified the Offshore Areas Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2024 (Offshore Minerals Rules).

The proper disposal of expired and unused medicines is a critical public health and environmental issue. The recent guidance document issued by the Director General of Health Services, CDSCO, dated 26th May 2025,

Meticulous planning and widespread awareness have been the tools of the Government to counter the ill-effects of plastic in the environment.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has proposed amendments to packaging regulations that would mandate pan masala manufacturers to abandon plastic-based packaging in favor of paper, cellulose, tin, or glass materials. This regulatory intervention harmonizes food safety standards with environmental protection mandates by incorporating provisions from the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, creating a comprehensive framework that addresses both public health and sustainability concerns. The dr

The construction sector in India stands as a foundation of the nation's development, fostering economic growth and infrastructural advancement.

The Government of India in October, 2020 notified the ‘Directorate General of Shipping' as the National Authority for Recycling of Ships.

On 22 January 2019, the National Green Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi in the case of Saloni Singh & Anr v Union of India & Ors inter alia, directed the Railway Administration, Ministry of Railways, Government of India ...

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.

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying issued the 'Guidelines for solid waste management in coastal aquaculture units or activities' ("Guidelines") on March 15, 2024.

In the January edition of our monthly newsletter "Legalaxy", our team analyses some of the key developments in securities market, corporate, finance and labour.

The Government of India, on November 2, 2022, notified the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 replacing the erstwhile E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016.

In the light of the above discussion, it is noticed that the regulation on ‘plastic ban' was brought in, by the state government, in view of environmental protection.

Securities and Exchange Board of India ("SEBI"), vide its circular dated November 11, 2024, has amended the procedure for reclassification of Foreign Portfolio Investor ("FPI") investment to Foreign Direct Investment.

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has issued amendments to the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, effective from February 24, 2025.

The state of Bihar, after Odisha, now becomes the state to have imposed a complete ban on the use of plastic.

In line with the 'LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)' mission, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has launched the Ecomark Rule 2024, replacing the previous Ecomark

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recently notified the Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025. These rules have come into effect from April 1...