Evaluating Carbon Tax in Civil Aviation Sector

– By Gayathri Gireesh* and Pooja Sanjith**   Introduction Carbon tax is based on the principle of “Polluter Pays” and is imposed on the consumption or production of carbon-intensive fuels, such as coal, oil, and gas. The targeted objective of this tax is to reduce carbon emissions through implications by discouraging the use of these […]Read More

Real Estate Sector and Environmental Clearance Conundrum: Should Form Overrule the Substance?

-Prof. (Dr.) Sairam Bhat* & Haridev Varma** The underlying lynchpin of the doctrine separation of powers is the Rule of law, which encompasses transparency and accountability. Recent developments to the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006, and its subsequent amendments have highlighted an intricate relationship between rulemaking, Constitutional adherence, and judicial oversight in India’s environmental […]Read More

Review of India’s Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2030

By Gayathri Gireesh* & Prateek Kamath** Introduction The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan for 2024-30 was unveiled by India at CoP-16 to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) reinforcing its commitment to biodiversity conservation through targeted actions. Article 6 of the United Nations Convention on Biodiversity requires that the party to the convention […]Read More

Getting Beyond the Proposal: The European Union Restoration Regulation

– by Emma Shensher and Prof. Kirk W. Junker A Brief Historical Context for European Restoration Regulation It would be a sad competition to determine which crisis is the most urgent. Although climate disruption may well win this competition, other crises demand redress, including legal redress. One such other crisis is ecosystem restoration. Ecosystem restoration […]Read More

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