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Every metro station changes more than a commute. It changes the value of land, the economics of neighbourhoods and increasingly, the legal rights and obligations attached to them.

The aviation sector relies heavily on conventional fossil-based jet fuels which have significant emissions, particularly in the form of greenhouse gases ("GHG").

Global warming driven by human-induced greenhouse gas emissions and compounded by ecosystem degradation poses an existential risk to nations, societies and economies worldwide. For India, this is not a distant possibility but a present reality. As citizens of this country and stewards of its future, we are called upon not just to comply, but to lead, to adopt rigorous personal, communal and institutional measures to mitigate emissions, adapt to changing climates and strengthen resilience.

India's Carbon Credit Certificate Scheme (CCTS) marks a bold step toward mitigating climate change while economically incentivizing environmental responsibility.

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

With the ever growing economies and the need and greed for more, the doctrine of Sustainable Development becomes the most relevant principle in today's times.

In today's business landscape, success is no longer measured only by profits and market share. Stakeholders ranging from investors to consumers are increasingly evaluating how responsibly companies operate, which is why the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) framework has become central to business strategy...

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

The Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) is a comparatively new but very fast-growing tool in the world energy market. It is basically a financial arrangement, usually being a Contract-for-Difference (CfD)...

This October newsletter covers categories of updates relating to labour, industry, environment, corporate and miscellaneous laws.

With globalisation, trade has grown beyond boundaries over the course of time. In a bid to keep up with the need to attract further growth and development, States have generally been keen on attracting foreign investors and investment.

India's maritime sector is undergoing a significant regulatory transformation with the Draft Indian Port Rules, 2026. These proposed rules introduce a comprehensive compliance framework covering uniform standards, digital processes, environmental accountability...

Google recently acknowledged in a 2024 environmental report that its 2030 net-zero goals were at risk because of developments related to artificial intelligence ("AI").

The Prime Minister of India launched the National Automobile Scrappage Policy ("Policy") in August, 2021 with an objective to phase out unfit and polluting vehicles plying on Indian roads...

The use of technology in generating energy through solar power, wind power, nuclear energy and other renewable energy sources are the way ahead for the future.

The introduction of Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) is a major leap in the disclosure landscape of companies in India. SEBI has mandated the top 1,000 listed companies to share Sustainability-related information. The framework is designed to achieve consistency, comparability and transparency of business environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. The BRSR's intent is progressive though the road of compliance is still in its infancy

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.

1. WHAT ARE THE MAIN OBJECTIVES OF THE BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY ACT, 2002 (BDA)?...