Environment Newsletter 2019

The past year witnessed a number of significant developments related to environmental law and policy in India. These included crucial judgements and orders being passed by the courts especially the Supreme Court of India and the National Green Tribunal. This also included a slew of amendments to the Indian environmental law landscape. The National Green Tribunal and more importantly the Supreme Court of India have been passing strict orders in environmental matters including imposition of hefty fines on not just the erring companies but also on the statutory authorities which have failed in their duty to protect the environment.