Examining the Doctrine of Veil-Piercing vis-à-vis Environmental Parent Company Liability in India

– Gayathri Gireesh,* Pradnesh Kamat** & Viraj Thakur*** A corporate veil essentially grants companies a separate legal personality,[1] implying that the rights and obligations of a company are distinct from that of its members.[2] This limits the liability of the members and insulates them from the actions of the company, thus incentivizing investments and leading […]Read More

GUARDING GREEN CLAIMS: INDIAN APPROACH TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

– By Riddhi Paritosh Vyas* BACKGROUND In today’s world, an increasing number of consumers are showing a preference for purchasing products and services that are marketed as environmentally friendly. Supermarkets, grocery stores, and e-commerce platforms offer a wide variety of products – ranging from cereal to soft drinks, cleaning products to clothing, and skincare to […]Read More

ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATIVE JUSTICE: AN EMERGING PARADIGM IN ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE

– Prof. (Dr.) Sairam Bhat* & Vikas Gahlot** Against the backdrop of continuously escalating global environmental crisis, the United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed the years 2021-2030 as the “Decade on Ecosystem Restoration” – a global clarion call that aims to “prevent, halt and reverse” the degradation of ecosystems worldwide.[1] The objectives of the UN […]Read More

The Role of Pollution Control Boards in the Real Estate Sector

-by Gayathri Gireesh* & Divyansh Bhansali** Introduction The real estate sector is one of the largest contributors to the Indian Economy and has been expanding rapidly which is estimated to reach USD 1 Trillion by 2030.[1] It attracts large investments and caters to the housing needs of a huge segment of the Indian population in […]Read More