Editorial Board Post

Background The Karnataka Misinformation and Fake News (Prohibition) Bill, 2025 (“the Bill”) marks an assertive legislative foray into the fraught and evolving territory of digital information regulation. At first glance, the Bill positions itself as a necessary instrument to combat the proliferation of falsehoods on social media platforms, a menace that has proven to disrupt […]

Introduction The recent judgment of the Supreme Court of India, in In Re: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v. Union Of India declaring the Zudpi jungles of Maharashtra as Protected Forests under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (“FC Act”), marks a critical juncture in Indian forest jurisprudence. Situated at the intersection of statutory interpretation, environmental constitutionalism, and

The maritime sector has emerged as a key frontier in the global battle against climate change. With international shipping accounting for nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the urgency to decarbonise is undisputed. Against this backdrop, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations agency responsible for regulating shipping, adopted a revised GHG Strategy

Introduction The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Petrol Depots, introducing comprehensive guidelines to enhance safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance. This SOP marks a significant step in addressing concerns related to fugitive emissions, leakage detection, disaster preparedness, and decommissioning processes. While this framework introduces crucial measures to