Periodic Roundups Archives

Environmental Law: Issue 1 of 2026

Periodic Roundups | February 6, 2026 | Practice Area: Clean Energy, Corporate Governance and ESG, Regulatory

Issue 1 of 2026 of our Newsletter on Environmental Law covers key judicial and regulatory developments between the months of July and September 2025. In respect of judicial updates, Issue 1 includes judgements and orders of the Supreme Court, High Courts, and the National Green Tribunal related tointer-aliamandatory requirement of replenishment studies in district survey reports for sand mining projects, minimum green belt requirement for expansion of a coal washery, and periodic environmental audits of common and integrated effluent treatment plants, respectively.
In addition, Issue 1 tracks regulatory updates related tointer-aliacompliance obligations under hazardous waste rules, remediation of contaminated sites under environment protection rules, calculation of green credits in respect of tree plantation activities, and procedures for undertaking environmental audits.

RERA: Issue 1 of 2026

Periodic Roundups | January 28, 2026 | Practice Area: Litigation and Arbitration, Real Estate

We are pleased to present issue 1 of 2026 of S&R’s RERA Roundup for the period April to September 2025. This publication provides a curated overview of significant legal developments under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (“RERA”), as reflected in recent judgments and passed by various Real Estate Regulatory Authorities and appellate forums/courts across India.
As the regulatory framework continues to evolve, these decisions provide valuable insight into emerging interpretative trends influencing the implementation and enforcement of RERA. This edition is intended to serve as a practical reference for stakeholders navigating the dynamic real estate regulatory landscape.

Clean Energy: Issue 3 of 2025

Periodic Roundups | December 1, 2025 | Practice Area: Clean Energy, Projects; Infrastructure and Energy, Regulatory

Issue 3 of 2025 of our Roundup Series on Clean Energy covers the six-month period between April and September 2025. This Issue tracks regulatory and other key developments at both Central and State levels in the covered period with respect to solar and wind energy generation, green hydrogen and green ammonia production, tariffs, connectivity, biogas/biofuel, electric vehicles, and nuclear energy, and includes miscellaneous updates (including on hydropower and pumped storage) and key judicial decisions.

Clean Energy: Issue 2 of 2025

Periodic Roundups | August 12, 2025 | Practice Area: Clean Energy, Projects; Infrastructure and Energy, Regulatory

Issue 2 of 2025 of our Quarterly Roundup Series on Clean Energy covers the period between February and May 2025. This Issue tracks regulatory developments at both Central and State levels in the covered period with respect to solar energy generation, green hydrogen production, wind energy generation, tariff, connectivity, biogas, electric vehicles and e-mobility, and nuclear energy, and includes miscellaneous updates and key judicial decisions.
Significant developments in the covered period include clarifications on domestic content requirements for solar photovoltaic cells, issuance of the Green Hydrogen Certification Scheme of India, amended guidelines for tariff-based competitive bidding for power procurement from grid-connected wind solar hybrid projects, a landmark decision on whether the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has jurisdiction to adjudicate tariff-related disputes involving nuclear power generation, new State-level regulations on green energy open access, operational guidelines to promote domestic manufacturing of electric passenger vehicles, issuance of new or revised State-level EV policies, a dedicated scheme for the implementation of biofuel projects in Madhya Pradesh, announcements on India’s Nuclear Energy Mission and establishment of taskforces to introduce legislative and regulatory changes in India’s nuclear energy sector, detailed procedures related to the offset mechanism under India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, and draft guidelines for virtual power purchase agreements.

Environmental Law: Issue 2 of 2025

Periodic Roundups | July 31, 2025 | Practice Area: Clean Energy, Corporate Governance and ESG, Regulatory

Issue 2 of 2025 of our Quarterly Newsletter on Environmental Law covers key judicial and regulatory developments between the months of April and June 2025. In respect of judicial updates, Issue 2 includes judgements and orders of the Supreme Court, High Courts and the National Green Tribunal related tointer-aliatree felling in Telangana’s Kancha Gachibowli Forest, waste collection and segregation in Delhi-NCR, unlawful mining in Aravali and ex-post facto Environmental Clearances.
In addition, Issue 2 also tracks regulatory updates related tointer-aliaconstruction waste management, registration on dust pollution control self-assessment portal, methodology for environmental compensation under hazardous waste rules, greenhouse gas emissions intensity target rules and plastic waste management.

RERA: Issue 2 of 2025

Periodic Roundups | July 30, 2025 | Practice Area: Banking and Finance, Litigation and Arbitration, Real Estate

We are pleased to present the second issue of S&R’s Quarterly RERA Roundup for the period January to March 2025. This publication provides a curated overview of significant legal developments under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (“RERA”), as reflected in recent judgments and passed by various Real Estate Regulatory Authorities and appellate forums/courts across India.
As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve, these decisions offer valuable insight into the interpretative trends shaping the enforcement of RERA. This edition aims to serve as a practical guide for stakeholders seeking to understand the Act’s application in an increasingly dynamic real estate sector.

Environmental Law: Issue 1 of 2025

Periodic Roundups | May 7, 2025 | Practice Area: Clean Energy, Corporate Governance and ESG, Litigation and Arbitration, Regulatory

Issue 1 of 2025 of our Quarterly Newsletter on Environmental Law covers key judicial and regulatory developments between the months of January and March 2025. In respect of judicial updates, Issue 1 includes judgements and orders of the Supreme Court, High Courts and the National Green Tribunal related to inter-alia color-coded registration plates for diesel and petrol vehicles; investigation into illegal earth mining and unauthorized brick kilns in elephant corridors; coastal regulation zone clearances; wetlands of international importance; and tree-felling restrictions and industrial expansion in the Taj Trapezium Zone.
In addition, Issue 1 also tracks regulatory updates related to inter-alia plastic and battery waste management; end-of-life vehicles; revised classifications in respect of industrial sectors; consent guidelines; standard operating procedure for petrol depots; effluent and emission standards for the caustic soda industry; amendments to environment impact assessment norms in respect of linear projects; and mandatory registration requirements for lead acid battery dealers, refurbishers and recyclers.

Clean Energy: Issue 1 of 2025

Periodic Roundups | March 20, 2025 | Practice Area: Clean Energy, Projects; Infrastructure and Energy, Regulatory

Issue 1 of 2025 of our Quarterly Roundup Series on Clean Energy covers the period between October 2024 and January 2025. This Issue tracks key regulatory developments in the covered period involving solar and wind generation, green hydrogen/ammonia production, EVs, tariff, and connectivity, and includes miscellaneous updates and key announcements from the Union Budget of February 2025.

RERA: Issue 1 of 2025

Periodic Roundups | March 10, 2025 | Practice Area: Real Estate

This Quarterly Roundup pertains to cases related to Real Estate Regulation Act, 2016 (“Act/RERA”) for the period between October and December 2024. Issue 1 sets out a compilation of selected judgements, orders and circulars for the covered period, highlighting recent legal developments influenced by the continuous changes in the real estate sector. These decisions reflect the perspective of the Real Estate Regulatory Authorities, essential for the interpretation of the Act and shaping the legal framework. This compilation of judgments and orders serves as an essential guide to understanding the implications of RERA’s evolving framework.

Clean Energy: Issue 3 of 2024

Periodic Roundups | November 13, 2024 | Practice Area: Clean Energy, Projects; Infrastructure and Energy, Regulatory

Issue 3 of 2024 of our Quarterly Roundup Series on Clean Energy covers the period between July and September 2024 and tracks key regulatory developments at both central and state levels in solar and wind generation, green hydrogen/ ammonia production, EVs, tariffs, connectivity and other miscellaneous updates.