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

Plastic Waste Management in India with special emphasis on multilayered packaging

– Gayathri Gireesh* & Balabadruni Naga Satwik**   INTRODUCTION Plastic waste is defined as any plastic discarded  after its intended use [1]The concept of Plastic Wastage Management (hereafter PWM) aims to manage the plastic waste from its production to the final disposal which includes, collection, storage, transportation, reduction, reuse, recovery, recycling, composting or disposal of […]Read More

GREEN CREDIT AND CLIMATE ACTION: AN ANALYSIS OF GREEN CREDIT RULES, 2023

–by Gayathri K K[1] and Mr. Balabadruni Naga Satwik[2] INTRODUCTION  Green Credit Rules were notified by the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on 12th October 2023, giving legal validity to Green Credit Programme (GCP) in India.[3] GCP becomes part of several programs and schemes India has launched in a bid to adhere […]Read More

JAN VISHWAS ACT: TRANSITION FROM PUNITIVE REGIME TO TRUST BASED REGIME

-Raghav Parthasarathy* & Shiladitya Mishra** Introduction NDA-led alliance ushered in the principle of “Maximum Governance, Minimum Government” when it acquired the helm at the centre. In wake of this, the ruling party has attempted to sweep away laws, rules and regulations which would otherwise cause an impediment in its effective realization. But the intention that […]Read More

QUASI-DECRIMINALISATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS IN INDIA: AN EVALUATION

– Prof. (Dr.) Sairam Bhat* & Jaibatruka Mohanta** Introduction The Parliament of India recently enacted the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (Amendment).[1] It received the President’s assent on August 11, 2023,[2]and aims at decriminalizing and rationalizing violations to further enhance trust-based governance and for ease of living and doing business. This one legislation […]Read More

STRAY DOGS AND CATTLE MANAGEMENT- TOWARDS A HUMANE APPROACH

Prof. Sairam Bhat[1] and Gayathri K K** Introduction In the month of March 2023, two sets of Rules were issued in a gap of mere 10 days under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (PCA Act) of 1960. This is probably necessitated due to several judicial orders from different High Courts and also the […]Read More

REIMAGING FOREST GOVERNANCE – APPRAISAL OF THE FOREST [CONSERVATION] AMENDMENT ACT 2023

Prof. Sairam Bhat,* Vikas Gahlot,** Jaibatruka Mohanta*** Introduction The recently passed Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023[1] introduces significant legislative revisions to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (FCA), which is a pivotal environmental legislation in India regarding forest conservation. Enacted in 1980, The FCA (now the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980) is one of the […]Read More